At a Glance
Median Income
$54,821
$33,253 per capita
Home Value
$182,600
Zillow: $235,827
Median Rent
$824/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
56/100K
1,340/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Tunkhannock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tunkhannock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tunkhannock a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tunkhannock residents earn a median household income of $54,821 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,253. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% 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 Tunkhannock is $182,600 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,827. Median rent is $824/month, with 29.0% 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
Tunkhannock reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,340/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.2% of adults in Tunkhannock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tunkhannock 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
Population1,665
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density1,871/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,821
Per Capita$33,253
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,600
Rent$824
Ownership54.7%
Zillow$235,827
Housing Units858
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent56/100K
Property1,340/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary168/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,256/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation656 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute20 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Tunkhannock was founded in 1841.
The median home in Tunkhannock was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.7% 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.
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