At a Glance
Median Income
$46,979
$28,645 per capita
Home Value
$123,600
Zillow: $200,878
Median Rent
$844/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Simpson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Simpson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Simpson 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
Simpson residents earn a median household income of $46,979 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,645. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% 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 Simpson is $123,600 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,878. Median rent is $844/month, with 31.5% 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 1945.
Education
18.4% of adults in Simpson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Simpson has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,343
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density1,526/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,979
Per Capita$28,645
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$2,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,600
Rent$844
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$200,878
Housing Units584
Rent Burden31.5%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,326/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
Elevation1,206 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Simpson was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.