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Schuylkill Haven, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Schuylkill County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
5,247 Population 3,748/sq mi density
$55,682 Median Income $31,181 per capita
$122,600 Home Value $227,573 Zillow
$894 Median Rent 20.2% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
56 Violent Crime/100K 1,090 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$55,682 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,600 home value, $894/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
56 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Schuylkill Haven, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,682
26% below
$31,181 per capita
Home Value
$122,600
57% below
Zillow: $227,573
Median Rent
$894/mo
23% below
20.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
56/100K
85% below
1,090/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
49% below
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Schuylkill Haven Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Schuylkill Haven's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
74%
Home Value
43%
Rent
77%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
15%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Schuylkill Haven a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Schuylkill Haven residents earn a median household income of $55,682 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,181. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Schuylkill Haven is $122,600 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,573. Median rent is $894/month, with 20.2% 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 1946.

Safety & Crime

Schuylkill Haven reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,090/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

17.2% of adults in Schuylkill Haven hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Schuylkill Haven has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population5,247
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density3,748/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,682
Per Capita$31,181
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,600
Rent$894
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$227,573
Housing Units2,766
Rent Burden20.2%

Crime

F
Violent56/100K
Property1,090/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault56/100K
Burglary150/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain53.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation524 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries14

Did You Know?

Schuylkill Haven was founded in 1750.
The median home in Schuylkill Haven was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.