Pennsylvania
Waymart is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,198. Residents earn $54,318 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Waymart receives an overall livability score of 3.2 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 below-average incomes. Waymart offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Waymart is $54,318, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. 10.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Waymart is $187,300, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Waymart is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 311 per 100,000, 84% below the national average.
12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Waymart has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches, including 69.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 95.9% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,318 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,555 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,017 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,718 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,445 |
| County GDP | $2,652M |
| Restaurants | 164 |
| Healthcare | 133 |
| Retail | 199 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,971 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.72% |
| Commute Time | 24.3 min |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |
| Census Median | $187,300 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $273,242 |
| Census Median Rent | $700 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,971 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.72% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,326/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 133 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 311.0/100K |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 233.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 77.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.4 inches |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 69.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,397 ft (426 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 445/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5864°N, 75.4037°W |
| County FIPS | 42127 |
Winner: Republican by 37.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.4% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 445/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 133 |
| Restaurants | 164 |
| Retail Stores | 199 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 24.3 min |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |