Hop Bottom, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Susquehanna County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
283 Population 464/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $26,412 per capita
$112,900 Home Value $250,205 Zillow
$1,102 Median Rent 34.4% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,900 home value, $1,102/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Hop Bottom, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,000
33% below
$26,412 per capita
Home Value
$112,900
60% below
Zillow: $250,205
Median Rent
$1,102/mo
5% below
34.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
77% below
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Hop Bottom Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hop Bottom's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
67%
Home Value
40%
Rent
95%
Poverty
104%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hop Bottom a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hop Bottom residents earn a median household income of $50,000 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,412. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 990 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hop Bottom is $112,900 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,205. Median rent is $1,102/month, with 34.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

7.9% of adults in Hop Bottom hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hop Bottom has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 25.

Data Overview

People

Population283
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density464/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$26,412
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$2,616M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,900
Rent$1,102
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$250,205
Housing Units130
Rent Burden34.4%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,504/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI25 (Good)
Elevation845 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Hop Bottom was founded in 1799.
The median home in Hop Bottom was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.