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Union Dale, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Wayne County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
212 Population 88/sq mi density
$53,393 Median Income $34,689 per capita
$168,800 Home Value $291,955 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,393 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$168,800 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Union Dale, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,393
29% below
$34,689 per capita
Home Value
$168,800
40% below
Zillow: $291,955
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
81% below
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Union Dale Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
60%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Union Dale 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

Union Dale residents earn a median household income of $53,393 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,689. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,445 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Union Dale is $168,800 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,955. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Union Dale reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

6.3% of adults in Union Dale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Union Dale has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population212
Median Age57.5 yrs
Density88/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,393
Per Capita$34,689
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$2,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017

Housing

A+
Home Value$168,800
Rent
Ownership92.2%
Zillow$291,955
Housing Units137
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,326/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,661 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Union Dale was founded in 1885.
The median home in Union Dale was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.