At a Glance
Home Value
$188,800
Zillow: $264,404
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
12.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Jerseytown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jerseytown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jerseytown a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jerseytown is $188,800 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,404. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
22.5% of adults in Jerseytown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jerseytown has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population186
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density258/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$29,538
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,785M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,616
Housing
Home Value$188,800
Rent
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$264,404
Housing Units78
Rent Burden27.3%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,811/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
Elevation612 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute19 min
Broadband74.4%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Jerseytown was built in 1938.
21.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Williamsport Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.