Jessup, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lackawanna County County
Jessup, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Jessup a Good Place to Live?
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 1.6% (56% 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 $222,666. 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 156 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 268/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.