At a Glance
Median Income
$60,340
$29,889 per capita
Home Value
$103,800
Zillow: $160,844
Median Rent
$787/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
242/100K
2,504/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Nanticoke Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nanticoke's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nanticoke a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nanticoke residents earn a median household income of $60,340 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,889. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,474 business establishments, including 769 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nanticoke is $103,800 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,844. Median rent is $787/month, with 24.7% 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 1945.
Safety & Crime
Nanticoke reports 242 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,504/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.1% of adults in Nanticoke hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nanticoke has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population10,610
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density3,066/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,340
Per Capita$29,889
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,800
Rent$787
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$160,844
Housing Units5,149
Rent Burden24.7%
Crime
F
Violent242/100K
Property2,504/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault174/100K
Burglary570/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation689 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute21 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Nanticoke was founded in 1874.
The median home in Nanticoke was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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