At a Glance
Median Income
$60,625
$34,196 per capita
Home Value
$159,800
Zillow: $236,096
Median Rent
$848/mo
19.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
192/100K
1,088/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Nescopeck Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nescopeck's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nescopeck a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nescopeck residents earn a median household income of $60,625 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,196. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,571 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nescopeck is $159,800 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,096. Median rent is $848/month, with 19.2% 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 1952.
Safety & Crime
Nescopeck reports 192 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,088/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.9% of adults in Nescopeck hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nescopeck has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,475
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density1,490/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,625
Per Capita$34,196
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$3,276M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
A+
Home Value$159,800
Rent$848
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$236,096
Housing Units784
Rent Burden19.2%
Crime
F
Violent192/100K
Property1,088/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault192/100K
Burglary192/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,535/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation526 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Nescopeck was founded in 1896.
The median home in Nescopeck was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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