At a Glance
Median Income
$42,348
$24,610 per capita
Home Value
$85,400
Zillow: $148,558
Median Rent
$923/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
834/100K
1,929/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Plymouth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plymouth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plymouth a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Plymouth residents earn a median household income of $42,348 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,610. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,474 business establishments, including 769 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plymouth is $85,400 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,558. Median rent is $923/month, with 28.8% 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
Plymouth reports 834 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 119% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,929/100K.
Education
11.7% of adults in Plymouth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plymouth has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,761
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density5,384/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,348
Per Capita$24,610
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,400
Rent$923
Ownership48.4%
Zillow$148,558
Housing Units2,987
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent834/100K
Property1,929/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation546 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute22 min
Broadband75.6%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Plymouth was founded in 1866.
The median home in Plymouth was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.