At a Glance
Median Income
$56,250
$29,989 per capita
Home Value
$121,100
Zillow: $154,693
Median Rent
$879/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
205/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
19.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sugar Notch a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 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 3.7% (3% 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 $154,693. 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 205/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population977
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density987/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$29,989
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty19.8%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,100
Rent$879
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$154,693
Housing Units472
Rent Burden21.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property205/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary103/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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