Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Jessup is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,506. Residents earn $61,174 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
Based on current data, Jessup receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Jessup offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Jessup is $61,174, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. The poverty rate of 16.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Jessup is $170,000, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $902 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Jessup is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 43 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 346 per 100,000, 82% below the national average.
25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Jessup experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches, including 45.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 94.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.5% |
| 59% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,174 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,379 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,033 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,947 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% |
| 34% above 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 | 3.85% |
| Commute Time | 30.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |
| Census Median | $170,000 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $211,699 |
| Median List Price | $173,700 |
| Median List Price | $173,700 |
| $/Sq Ft | $204 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.2% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $902 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,552 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.85% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,256/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 776 |
| Total Violent | 43.3/100K |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 43.3/100K |
| Total Property | 346.0/100K |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 64.9/100K |
| Theft | 281.1/100K |
| 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 | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.7 inches |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 45.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,618 ft (493 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 669/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4522°N, 75.5413°W |
| County FIPS | 42069 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.7% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 669/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 776 |
| Restaurants | 552 |
| Retail Stores | 804 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 30.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |