Weatherly, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Carbon County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,556 Population 858/sq mi density
$55,298 Median Income $30,066 per capita
$148,300 Home Value $217,926 Zillow
$838 Median Rent 25.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
666 Violent Crime/100K 4,896 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$55,298 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,300 home value, $838/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
666 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Weatherly, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,298
26% below
$30,066 per capita
Home Value
$148,300
47% below
Zillow: $217,926
Median Rent
$838/mo
28% below
25.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
666/100K
75% above
4,896/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
49% below
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
19.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Weatherly Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
53%
Rent
72%
Poverty
154%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
161%
Crime
175%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Weatherly a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Weatherly residents earn a median household income of $55,298 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,066. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,305 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Weatherly is $148,300 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,926. Median rent is $838/month, with 25.2% 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 1951.

Safety & Crime

Weatherly reports 666 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,896/100K.

Education

17.2% of adults in Weatherly hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Weatherly has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,556
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density858/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$55,298
Per Capita$30,066
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty19.1%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$860

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,300
Rent$838
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$217,926
Housing Units1,069
Rent Burden25.2%

Crime

F
Violent666/100K
Property4,896/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,784/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
Elevation1,153 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Weatherly was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.