At a Glance
Median Income
$47,344
$24,915 per capita
Home Value
$53,900
Zillow: $42,914
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Park Place Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Park Place's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Park Place a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Park Place residents earn a median household income of $47,344 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,915. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Park Place is $53,900 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $42,914. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average).
Education
9.9% of adults in Park Place hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Park Place has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population168
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density672/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,344
Per Capita$24,915
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$53,900
Rent
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$42,914
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain53.6 in/yr
Elevation1,591 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+95.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.