Weissport East, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Weissport East is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,516. Residents earn $76,116 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,516 Population 722/sq mi density
$76,116 Median Income $31,825 per capita
$183,600 Home Value
$745 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$76,116 median income, 19.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$183,600 home value, $745/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $76,116
1% higher than US avg
Home Value $183,600
35% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.7%
56% lower than US avg
Median Rent $745
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment 19.3%
436% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.4%
65% lower than US avg

How Weissport East Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,516
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density722/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B
Median Income$76,116
Per Capita$31,825
Unemployment19.3%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$2,798M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$183,600
Rent$745
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain51.9 in/yr
Elevation608 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+95.5%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute30 min
Libraries4

Is Weissport East a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Weissport East receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Weissport East offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Weissport East is $76,116, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 19.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Weissport East is $183,600, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $745 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Weissport East experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches, including 27.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Weissport East has a population of 1,516 with a density of 722 people per square mile. The median age is 39.5 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97%).

Population

1,516
Total Population
722
People / sq mi
39.5yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.3%
Female 43.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Weissport East vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Weissport East vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Weissport East is $76,116, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 19.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Weissport East vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,116
1% above US avg
Per Capita Income$31,825
Avg Weekly Wage$860
IRS Avg AGI$62,587

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.3%
436% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.4%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,305
County GDP$2,798M

Business (County)

Restaurants132
Healthcare175
Retail196
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,285
80% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.42%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.6 min
Work from Home15.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Weissport East is $183,600, 35% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $745 (36% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$183,600
35% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$745
36% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,285
80% above US avg
Effective Rate3.42%

Health Metrics: Weissport East vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.9%
Premature Death10,784/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access64.9%
Healthcare Facilities175

Crime Rates: Weissport East vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Safety Score

Weissport East 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 is 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.9 inches
37% above US avg
Snowfall27.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation608 ft (185 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density722/sq mi
Coordinates40.8369°N, 75.6864°W
County FIPS42025
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 34.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67%
D 32.2%

Winner: Republican by 34.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.7%
56% below US avg
High School+95.5%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density722/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities175
Restaurants132
Retail Stores196

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.6 min
Work from Home15.0%

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