At a Glance
Median Income
$54,318
$25,555 per capita
Home Value
$187,300
Zillow: $273,242
Median Rent
$700/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
311/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Waymart Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waymart's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waymart a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waymart residents earn a median household income of $54,318 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,555. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% 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 Waymart is $187,300 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,242. Median rent is $700/month, with 25.4% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Waymart reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 311/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.4% of adults in Waymart hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waymart 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
Population1,198
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density445/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,318
Per Capita$25,555
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$2,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017
Housing
A+
Home Value$187,300
Rent$700
Ownership56.6%
Zillow$273,242
Housing Units492
Rent Burden25.4%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property311/100K
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)
Elevation1,397 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute24 min
Broadband76.9%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Waymart was founded in 1790.
The median home in Waymart was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.5% 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.
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