Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Jermyn is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,026. Residents earn $59,133 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Jermyn receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Jermyn offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Jermyn is $59,133, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Jermyn is $185,900, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $776 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Jermyn is below the national average at 325 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,302 per 100,000, 34% below the national average.
23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Jermyn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches, including 82.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,133 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,824 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,033 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,947 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,565 |
| County GDP | $13,421M |
| Restaurants | 552 |
| Healthcare | 776 |
| Retail | 804 |
| Manufacturing | 216 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,552 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.52% |
| Commute Time | 18.7 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |
| Census Median | $185,900 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $245,469 |
| Census Median Rent | $776 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,552 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.52% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,256/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 776 |
| Total Violent | 325.4/100K |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 325.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,301.7/100K |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 418.4/100K |
| Theft | 883.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.7 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 82.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 933 ft (284 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,565/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5273°N, 75.5454°W |
| County FIPS | 42069 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.4% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,565/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 776 |
| Restaurants | 552 |
| Retail Stores | 804 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 18.7 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |