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Kelayres, PA

Pennsylvania

Kelayres is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 431. Residents earn $73,571 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
431 Population 3,592/sq mi density
$73,571 Median Income $29,129 per capita
$115,500 Home Value
$819 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$73,571 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,500 home value, $819/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,571
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $115,500
59% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.4%
57% lower than US avg
Median Rent $819
30% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.1%
97% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.2%
42% lower than US avg

How Kelayres Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population431
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density3,592/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$73,571
Per Capita$29,129
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$6,492M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,500
Rent$819
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units224
Rent Burden51.0%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain53.6 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation1,754 ft (535 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute18 min
Broadband83.1%
Libraries14

Is Kelayres a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kelayres receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Kelayres offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kelayres is $73,571, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kelayres is $115,500, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $819 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Kelayres experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches, including 48.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Kelayres has a population of 431 with a density of 3,592 people per square mile. The median age is 29.9 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.4%).

Population

431
Total Population
3,592
People / sq mi
29.9yrs
Median Age
23% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.8%
Female 45.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Kelayres vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.7%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.3%
75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Kelayres vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kelayres is $73,571, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Kelayres vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,571
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,129
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$65,391

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.1%
97% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.2%
42% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,961
County GDP$6,492M

Business (County)

Restaurants248
Healthcare347
Retail449
Manufacturing163

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.67%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.1 min
Drive Alone88.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Kelayres is $115,500, 59% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $819 (30% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$115,500
59% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$819
30% below US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.6%
Housing Units224
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Effective Rate4.67%
Kelayres has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.6 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.6 inches
41% above US avg
Snowfall48.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,754 ft (535 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density3,592/sq mi
Coordinates40.9007°N, 76.0046°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42107
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin. 83.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.4%
57% below US avg
High School+95.6%
Graduate Degree+9.0%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density3,592/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.1%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities347
Restaurants248
Retail Stores449

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.1 min
Drive Alone88.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

McAdoo, PA 2,617 pop · 0.6 mi Hazleton, PA 29,886 pop · 3.8 mi West Hazleton, PA 5,156 pop · 5.2 mi Hometown, PA 1,426 pop · 5.5 mi Conyngham, PA 1,639 pop · 6.9 mi Coaldale borough (Schuylkill County), PA 2,353 pop · 7.3 mi Tamaqua, PA 6,922 pop · 7.8 mi Lansford, PA 4,144 pop · 7.8 mi Mahanoy City, PA 3,522 pop · 9.3 mi Nesquehoning, PA 3,345 pop · 9.7 mi Summit Hill, PA 3,128 pop · 9.8 mi Weatherly, PA 2,556 pop · 10.0 mi Freeland, PA 3,830 pop · 10.1 mi Beech Mountain Lakes, PA 1,920 pop · 10.6 mi
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