At a Glance
Median Income
$81,750
$36,781 per capita
Home Value
$168,200
Zillow: $197,375
Median Rent
$900/mo
21.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
73/100K
364/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.2%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Hughestown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hughestown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hughestown 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
Hughestown residents earn a median household income of $81,750 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,781. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,565 business establishments, including 552 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hughestown is $168,200 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,375. Median rent is $900/month, with 21.0% 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 1955.
Safety & Crime
Hughestown reports 73 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 364/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.2% of adults in Hughestown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hughestown has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,461
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density1,679/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,750
Per Capita$36,781
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,200
Rent$900
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$197,375
Housing Units680
Rent Burden21.0%
Crime
F
Violent73/100K
Property364/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault73/100K
Burglary73/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,256/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation757 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.2%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Hughestown was founded in 1879.
The median home in Hughestown was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 552 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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