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Kelayres, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Schuylkill County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
431 Population 3,592/sq mi density
$73,571 Median Income $29,129 per capita
$115,500 Home Value $158,902 Zillow
$819 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
476 Violent Crime/100K 2,298 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$73,571 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,500 home value, $819/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
476 violent crimes/100K (25% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Kelayres, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,571
2% below
$29,129 per capita
Home Value
$115,500
59% below
Zillow: $158,902
Median Rent
$819/mo
30% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
476/100K
25% above
2,298/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
57% below
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
271 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
98%
Home Value
41%
Rent
70%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
197%
Crime
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kelayres a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 7.1% (97% 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.

Safety & Crime

Kelayres reports 476 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,298/100K.

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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population431
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density3,592/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$73,571
Per Capita$29,129
Unemployment7.1%
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%

Crime

F
Violent476/100K
Property2,298/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain53.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.