Kapp Heights, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Northumberland County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
772 Population 2,206/sq mi density
$54,063 Median Income $32,646 per capita
$165,300 Home Value $206,312 Zillow
$679 Median Rent 23.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$54,063 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,300 home value, $679/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Kapp Heights, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,063
28% below
$32,646 per capita
Home Value
$165,300
41% below
Zillow: $206,312
Median Rent
$679/mo
42% below
23.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
43% below
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Kapp Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kapp Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
72%
Home Value
59%
Rent
58%
Poverty
64%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kapp Heights a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kapp Heights residents earn a median household income of $54,063 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,646. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,813 business establishments, including 174 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kapp Heights is $165,300 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,312. Median rent is $679/month, with 23.4% 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 1972.

Education

19.1% of adults in Kapp Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kapp Heights has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population772
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density2,206/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,063
Per Capita$32,646
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$4,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020

Housing

A+
Home Value$165,300
Rent$679
Ownership73.4%
Zillow$206,312
Housing Units393
Rent Burden23.4%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death9,225/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
Elevation552 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Kapp Heights was built in 1972.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Williamsport Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 174 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.