Silkworth, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Wyoming County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
564 Population 168/sq mi density
$67,273 Median Income $36,199 per capita
$221,500 Home Value $254,698 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,273 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$221,500 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Silkworth, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,273
10% below
$36,199 per capita
Home Value
$221,500
21% below
Zillow: $254,698
Bachelor's Degree+
29.3%
13% below
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Silkworth Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
79%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
87%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Silkworth 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

Silkworth residents earn a median household income of $67,273 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,199. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 714 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Silkworth is $221,500 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,698. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

29.3% of adults in Silkworth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Silkworth 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 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population564
Median Age58.6 yrs
Density168/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,273
Per Capita$36,199
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,866M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,180

Housing

A+
Home Value$221,500
Rent
Ownership96.3%
Zillow$254,698
Housing Units352
Rent Burden24.2%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,243/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation1,310 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.3%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute36 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Silkworth was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.