Marcus Hook, PA

Marcus Hook, PA

At a Glance

How Marcus Hook Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Marcus Hook a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Marcus Hook residents earn a median household income of $50,952 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,839. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,424 business establishments, including 1,170 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marcus Hook is $108,000 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $318,977. Median rent is $1,155/month, with 31.2% 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 1942.

Safety & Crime

Marcus Hook reports 1,002 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 164% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,381/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

5.8% of adults in Marcus Hook hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marcus Hook has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

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