At a Glance
Median Income
$50,215
$16,143 per capita
Home Value
$97,200
Zillow: $91,709
Median Rent
$909/mo
19.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Ranshaw Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ranshaw's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ranshaw a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ranshaw residents earn a median household income of $50,215 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,143. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,813 business establishments, including 174 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ranshaw is $97,200 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $91,709. Median rent is $909/month, with 19.5% 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
0.0% of adults in Ranshaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ranshaw has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population652
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density4,657/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,215
Per Capita$16,143
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,200
Rent$909
Ownership87.3%
Zillow$91,709
Housing Units200
Rent Burden19.5%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death9,225/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation855 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute49 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Ranshaw was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
3.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 174 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.