Meshoppen, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Wyoming County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
402 Population 583/sq mi density
$73,333 Median Income $22,850 per capita
$149,500 Home Value $235,827 Zillow
$1,109 Median Rent 14.7% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
411 Violent Crime/100K 1,563 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$73,333 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$149,500 home value, $1,109/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
411 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Meshoppen, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,333
2% below
$22,850 per capita
Home Value
$149,500
47% below
Zillow: $235,827
Median Rent
$1,109/mo
5% below
14.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
411/100K
8% above
1,563/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
80% below
79.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
169% above
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Meshoppen Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
98%
Home Value
53%
Rent
95%
Poverty
74%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
269%
Crime
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Meshoppen a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Meshoppen residents earn a median household income of $73,333 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,850. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 714 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Meshoppen is $149,500 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,827. Median rent is $1,109/month, with 14.7% 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

Meshoppen reports 411 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,563/100K.

Education

6.8% of adults in Meshoppen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 79.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Meshoppen has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population402
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density583/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$73,333
Per Capita$22,850
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$1,866M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,180

Housing

A+
Home Value$149,500
Rent$1,109
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$235,827
Housing Units177
Rent Burden14.7%

Crime

F
Violent411/100K
Property1,563/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,243/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain42.9 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation1,025 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+79.1%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute23 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Meshoppen was founded in 1775.
The median home in Meshoppen was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.