At a Glance
Median Income
$61,174
$33,379 per capita
Home Value
$170,000
Zillow: $211,699
Median Rent
$902/mo
37.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
43/100K
346/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
16.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Jessup Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jessup's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jessup 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
Jessup residents earn a median household income of $61,174 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,379. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.6% 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 Jessup is $170,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,699. Median rent is $902/month, with 37.9% 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 1949.
Safety & Crime
Jessup reports 43 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 346/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.7% of adults in Jessup hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jessup has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,506
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density669/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,174
Per Capita$33,379
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty16.6%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,000
Rent$902
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$211,699
Housing Units2,112
Rent Burden37.9%
Crime
F
Violent43/100K
Property346/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault43/100K
Burglary65/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,256/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,618 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute30 min
Broadband76.7%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Jessup was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.1% 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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