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Hummels Wharf, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Northumberland County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
988 Population 1,251/sq mi density
$67,361 Median Income $40,443 per capita
$186,300 Home Value $229,378 Zillow
$720 Median Rent 16.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
59 Violent Crime/100K 1,006 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,361 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$186,300 home value, $720/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
59 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Hummels Wharf, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,361
10% below
$40,443 per capita
Home Value
$186,300
34% below
Zillow: $229,378
Median Rent
$720/mo
38% below
16.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
59/100K
84% below
1,006/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
30% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Hummels Wharf Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
66%
Rent
62%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hummels Wharf a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hummels Wharf residents earn a median household income of $67,361 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,443. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,813 business establishments, including 174 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hummels Wharf is $186,300 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,378. Median rent is $720/month, with 16.9% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

Hummels Wharf reports 59 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,006/100K.

Education

23.7% of adults in Hummels Wharf hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hummels Wharf has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population988
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density1,251/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,361
Per Capita$40,443
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020

Housing

A+
Home Value$186,300
Rent$720
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$229,378
Housing Units528
Rent Burden16.9%

Crime

F
Violent59/100K
Property1,006/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death9,225/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation476 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute21 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Hummels Wharf was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Williamsport Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 174 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.