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The Hideout, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lackawanna County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,339 Population 383/sq mi density
$56,901 Median Income $36,835 per capita
$186,800 Home Value $292,044 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$56,901 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$186,800 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher

The Hideout, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,901
24% below
$36,835 per capita
Home Value
$186,800
34% below
Zillow: $292,044
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
311/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
34% below
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
23.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
275 sunny days/yr

How The Hideout Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
76%
Home Value
66%
Poverty
189%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
44%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is The Hideout 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

The Hideout residents earn a median household income of $56,901 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,835. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,565 business establishments, including 552 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in The Hideout is $186,800 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,044. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Safety & Crime

The Hideout reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 311/100K.

Education

22.3% of adults in The Hideout hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

The Hideout has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,339
Median Age59.9 yrs
Density383/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$56,901
Per Capita$36,835
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty23.4%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033

Housing

A+
Home Value$186,800
Rent
Ownership90.6%
Zillow$292,044
Housing Units3,470
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property311/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,256/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,323 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute55 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in The Hideout was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 552 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.