At a Glance
Median Income
$87,510
$47,862 per capita
Home Value
$243,500
Zillow: $389,135
Median Rent
$1,358/mo
37.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
330/100K
2,336/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.0%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How North East Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North East's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North East a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North East residents earn a median household income of $87,510 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,862. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,963 business establishments, including 178 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North East is $243,500 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $389,135. Median rent is $1,358/month, with 37.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
North East reports 330 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,336/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.0% of adults in North East hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North East has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,095
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density2,007/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$87,510
Per Capita$47,862
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$7,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
Housing
A+
Home Value$243,500
Rent$1,358
Ownership56.7%
Zillow$389,135
Housing Units2,029
Rent Burden37.6%
Crime
F
Violent330/100K
Property2,336/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault165/100K
Burglary467/100K
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,662/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation39 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.0%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+19.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in North East was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 178 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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