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Susquehanna Depot, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Susquehanna County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,312 Population 1,773/sq mi density
$57,560 Median Income $32,258 per capita
$84,200 Home Value $247,803 Zillow
$633 Median Rent 20.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
169 Violent Crime/100K 508 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$57,560 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,200 home value, $633/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
169 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Susquehanna Depot, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,560
23% below
$32,258 per capita
Home Value
$84,200
70% below
Zillow: $247,803
Median Rent
$633/mo
46% below
20.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
169/100K
55% below
508/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
46% below
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Susquehanna Depot Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
30%
Rent
54%
Poverty
103%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
45%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Susquehanna Depot a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Susquehanna Depot residents earn a median household income of $57,560 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,258. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 990 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Susquehanna Depot is $84,200 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,803. Median rent is $633/month, with 20.6% 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

Susquehanna Depot reports 169 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 508/100K.

Education

18.1% of adults in Susquehanna Depot hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Susquehanna Depot has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,312
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density1,773/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,560
Per Capita$32,258
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$2,616M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,200
Rent$633
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$247,803
Housing Units689
Rent Burden20.6%

Crime

F
Violent169/100K
Property508/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,504/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,299 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Susquehanna Depot was founded in 1794.
The median home in Susquehanna Depot was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.