Nesquehoning, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Carbon County County
Nesquehoning, PA
At a Glance
How Nesquehoning Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nesquehoning's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Nesquehoning a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Nesquehoning residents earn a median household income of $53,571 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,872. The unemployment rate stands at 13.9% (286% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,305 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nesquehoning is $105,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,073. Median rent is $970/month, with 28.6% 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
Nesquehoning reports 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 867/100K.
Education
15.2% of adults in Nesquehoning hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nesquehoning has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches.