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Simpson, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Wayne County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,343 Population 1,526/sq mi density
$46,979 Median Income $28,645 per capita
$123,600 Home Value $200,878 Zillow
$844 Median Rent 31.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,979 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,600 home value, $844/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Simpson, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,979
37% below
$28,645 per capita
Home Value
$123,600
56% below
Zillow: $200,878
Median Rent
$844/mo
27% below
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
806/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
45% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
271 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
63%
Home Value
44%
Rent
73%
Poverty
114%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Simpson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 1.9% (47% 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.

Safety & Crime

Simpson reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 806/100K.

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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,343
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density1,526/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,979
Per Capita$28,645
Unemployment1.9%
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%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property806/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,326/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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.
24.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.