At a Glance
Median Income
$82,500
$35,648 per capita
Home Value
$165,800
Zillow: $297,793
Median Rent
$1,028/mo
22.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Prompton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Prompton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Prompton a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Prompton residents earn a median household income of $82,500 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,648. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,445 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prompton is $165,800 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,793. Median rent is $1,028/month, with 22.3% 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 1951.
Education
25.4% of adults in Prompton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prompton has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population214
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density140/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,500
Per Capita$35,648
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$2,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,800
Rent$1,028
Ownership77.0%
Zillow$297,793
Housing Units112
Rent Burden22.3%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,326/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation1,322 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute17 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Prompton was founded in 1818.
The median home in Prompton was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.