Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Tunkhannock is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,665. Residents earn $54,821 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Tunkhannock receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Tunkhannock offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Tunkhannock is $54,821, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. The poverty rate of 17.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Tunkhannock is $182,600, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $824 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Tunkhannock is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 56 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,340 per 100,000, 32% below the national average.
26.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Tunkhannock has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches, including 82.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 94.6% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,821 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,253 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,033 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,947 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.1% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,565 |
| County GDP | $13,421M |
| Restaurants | 552 |
| Healthcare | 776 |
| Retail | 804 |
| Manufacturing | 216 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,552 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.59% |
| Commute Time | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $182,600 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $235,827 |
| Median List Price | $170,000 |
| Median List Price | $170,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $121 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $824 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,552 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.59% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,256/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 776 |
| Total Violent | 55.8/100K |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 55.8/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,340.0/100K |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 167.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,172.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.7 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 82.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,871/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5411°N, 75.9491°W |
| County FIPS | 42069 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.2% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,871/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 776 |
| Restaurants | 552 |
| Retail Stores | 804 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |