At a Glance
Median Income
$76,116
$31,825 per capita
Home Value
$183,600
Zillow: $175,135
Median Rent
$745/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
25.6%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
25.8% smoking rate
How Weissport East Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Weissport East's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Weissport East 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
Weissport East residents earn a median household income of $76,116 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,825. The unemployment rate stands at 25.6% (611% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% 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 Weissport East is $183,600 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,135. Median rent is $745/month, with 9.0% 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 1938.
Education
14.7% of adults in Weissport East hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 51.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,516
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density722/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$76,116
Per Capita$31,825
Unemployment25.6%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$860
Housing
A+
Home Value$183,600
Rent$745
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$175,135
Housing Units748
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death10,784/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
Elevation608 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute30 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Weissport East was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.8% 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.