At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$38,088 per capita
Home Value
$127,300
Zillow: $199,243
Median Rent
$1,144/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
25.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Pringle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pringle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pringle 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
Pringle residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,088. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.2% 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 Pringle is $127,300 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,243. Median rent is $1,144/month, with 37.5% 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.
Education
22.7% of adults in Pringle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pringle 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
Population920
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density2,000/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$38,088
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty25.2%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$127,300
Rent$1,144
Ownership69.9%
Zillow$199,243
Housing Units439
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation672 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Pringle was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.8% 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.