At a Glance
Median Income
$67,469
$34,628 per capita
Home Value
$151,000
Zillow: $250,600
Median Rent
$731/mo
21.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
154/100K
2,643/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
27.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
246 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
3.1 / 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 $67,469 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,628. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,224 business establishments, including 330 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North East is $151,000 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,600. Median rent is $731/month, with 21.0% 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 1948.
Safety & Crime
North East reports 154 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,643/100K.
Education
22.9% of adults in North East hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North East has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,069
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density3,130/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,469
Per Capita$34,628
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$6,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
A+
Home Value$151,000
Rent$731
Ownership53.7%
Zillow$250,600
Housing Units1,882
Rent Burden21.0%
Crime
F
Violent154/100K
Property2,643/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation807 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute19 min
Broadband77.3%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations28
Libraries24
Did You Know?
North East was founded in 1800.
The median home in North East was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 330 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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