At a Glance
Median Income
$59,133
$33,824 per capita
Home Value
$185,900
Zillow: $245,469
Median Rent
$776/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
325/100K
1,302/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Jermyn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jermyn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jermyn a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jermyn residents earn a median household income of $59,133 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,824. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% 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 Jermyn is $185,900 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,469. Median rent is $776/month, with 26.8% 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 1948.
Safety & Crime
Jermyn reports 325 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,302/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.4% of adults in Jermyn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jermyn has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,026
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density2,565/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,133
Per Capita$33,824
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$185,900
Rent$776
Ownership69.5%
Zillow$245,469
Housing Units1,093
Rent Burden26.8%
Crime
F
Violent325/100K
Property1,302/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault325/100K
Burglary418/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,256/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation933 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Jermyn was founded in 1870.
The median home in Jermyn was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.6% 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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