Susquehanna Depot, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Susquehanna County County

3.5 /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
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$57,560 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,200 home value, $633/mo rent
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
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
46% below
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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
192%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Susquehanna Depot a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 6.9% (92% 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.

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 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 25.

Data Overview

People

Population1,312
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density1,773/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,560
Per Capita$32,258
Unemployment6.9%
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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain45.4 in/yr
AQI25 (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.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.