Jermyn, PA

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.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,026 Population 2,565/sq mi density
$59,133 Median Income $33,824 per capita
$185,900 Home Value $245,469 Zillow
$776 Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
325 Violent Crime/100K 1,302 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,133 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$185,900 home value, $776/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
325 violent crimes/100K (14% below avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,133
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $185,900
34% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 325/100K
14% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.4%
31% lower than US avg
Median Rent $776
33% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.4%
73% lower than US avg

How Jermyn Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,026
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density2,565/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,133
Per Capita$33,824
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$13,421M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$185,900
Rent$776
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$245,469

Crime

F
Violent325/100K
Property1,302/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault325/100K
Burglary418/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.7 in/yr
Elevation933 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+94.5%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute19 min
Libraries10

Is Jermyn a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Jermyn has a population of 2,026 with a density of 2,565 people per square mile. The median age is 42.7 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.8%).

Population

2,026
Total Population
2,565
People / sq mi
42.7yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Jermyn vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.3%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Jermyn vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Jermyn is $59,133, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Jermyn vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,133
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,824
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
IRS Avg AGI$69,947

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.4%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,565
County GDP$13,421M

Business (County)

Restaurants552
Healthcare776
Retail804
Manufacturing216

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,552
87% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.52%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.7 min
Work from Home7.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Jermyn is $185,900, 34% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $776 (33% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $245,469.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$185,900
34% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$245,469

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$776
33% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,552
87% above US avg
Effective Rate3.52%

Health Metrics: Jermyn vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.5%
Premature Death9,256/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access91.7%
Healthcare Facilities776
Jermyn has a violent crime rate of 325 per 100,000 residents, 14% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,302 per 100,000 (34% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Jermyn vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent325.4/100K
14% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault325.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,301.7/100K
34% below US avg
Burglary418.4/100K
Theft883.3/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Jermyn 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 is 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.7 inches
23% above US avg
Snowfall82.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation933 ft (284 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density2,565/sq mi
Coordinates41.5273°N, 75.5454°W
County FIPS42069
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.3%
D 51%

Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.4%
31% below US avg
High School+94.5%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density2,565/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities776
Restaurants552
Retail Stores804

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.7 min
Work from Home7.9%

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