Sugar Notch, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Luzerne County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
977 Population 987/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $29,989 per capita
$121,100 Home Value $178,151 Zillow
$879 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,100 home value, $879/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Sugar Notch, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,250
25% below
$29,989 per capita
Home Value
$121,100
57% below
Zillow: $178,151
Median Rent
$879/mo
24% below
21.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
100/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
47% below
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
19.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Sugar Notch Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
43%
Rent
76%
Poverty
160%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
167%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sugar Notch a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sugar Notch residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,989. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,474 business establishments, including 769 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sugar Notch is $121,100 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,151. Median rent is $879/month, with 21.9% 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.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

18.0% of adults in Sugar Notch hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sugar Notch 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 38.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population977
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density987/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$29,989
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty19.8%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,100
Rent$879
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$178,151
Housing Units472
Rent Burden21.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property100/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation865 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute29 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16

Did You Know?

Sugar Notch was founded in 1867.
The median home in Sugar Notch was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.