At a Glance
Median Income
$73,571
$29,129 per capita
Home Value
$115,500
Zillow: $158,902
Median Rent
$819/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Kelayres Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kelayres's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kelayres a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kelayres residents earn a median household income of $73,571 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,129. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kelayres is $115,500 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,902. Median rent is $819/month, with 51.0% 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 1938.
Education
14.4% of adults in Kelayres hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 52.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population431
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density3,592/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,571
Per Capita$29,129
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,500
Rent$819
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$158,902
Housing Units224
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain52.4 in/yr
Elevation1,754 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute18 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Kelayres was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.