Pennsylvania
North East is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,069. Residents earn $67,469 per year, which is 10% below the national average.
Based on current data, North East receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. North East offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in North East is $67,469, 10% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in North East is $151,000, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $731 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
North East experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,469 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,628 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,018 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,667 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,224 |
| County GDP | $6,275M |
| Restaurants | 330 |
| Healthcare | 255 |
| Retail | 443 |
| Manufacturing | 176 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,210 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.77% |
| Commute Time | 18.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |
| Census Median | $151,000 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $185,000 |
| Median List Price | $185,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $133 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 90.9% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $731 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 53.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,210 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.77% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,667/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 255 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.5 inches |
| 15% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,130/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2134°N, 79.8334°W |
| County FIPS | 36013 |
Winner: Republican by 22 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.9% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 3,130/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 24 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 255 |
| Restaurants | 330 |
| Retail Stores | 443 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 18.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |