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Weissport, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Carbon County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
492 Population 3,514/sq mi density
$58,036 Median Income $29,355 per capita
$76,400 Home Value $175,135 Zillow
$929 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$58,036 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,400 home value, $929/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Weissport, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,036
23% below
$29,355 per capita
Home Value
$76,400
73% below
Zillow: $175,135
Median Rent
$929/mo
20% below
18.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
253/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
78% below
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
25.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Weissport Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
27%
Rent
80%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
139%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Weissport a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Weissport residents earn a median household income of $58,036 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,355. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% 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 is $76,400 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,135. Median rent is $929/month, with 18.3% 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.

Safety & Crime

Weissport reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 253/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

7.4% of adults in Weissport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Weissport has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population492
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density3,514/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$58,036
Per Capita$29,355
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$860

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,400
Rent$929
Ownership52.1%
Zillow$175,135
Housing Units204
Rent Burden18.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property253/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death10,784/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation460 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Weissport 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.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.