Wind Gap, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Wind Gap is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,202. Residents earn $74,803 per year, which is 0% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,202 Population 2,390/sq mi density
$74,803 Median Income $37,449 per capita
$201,800 Home Value $356,591 Zillow
$1,205 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
147 Violent Crime/100K 1,104 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$74,803 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$201,800 home value, $1,205/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
147 violent crimes/100K (61% below avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,803
0% lower than US avg
Home Value $201,800
28% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 147/100K
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.5%
33% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,205
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.9%
8% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.9%
69% lower than US avg

How Wind Gap Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,202
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density2,390/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,803
Per Capita$37,449
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$20,982M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$201,800
Rent$1,205
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$356,591

Crime

F
Violent147/100K
Property1,104/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault74/100K
Burglary74/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation754 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+90.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute25 min
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Is Wind Gap a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wind Gap receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Wind Gap offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wind Gap is $74,803, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wind Gap is $201,800, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,205 per month. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Wind Gap is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 147 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,104 per 100,000, 44% below the national average.

Education

22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Wind Gap 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 48.2 inches, including 23.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Wind Gap has a population of 3,202 with a density of 2,390 people per square mile. The median age is 45.5 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.3%), with 2.2% Black.

Population

3,202
Total Population
2,390
People / sq mi
45.5yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.8%
Female 56.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Wind Gap vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.0%
12% above US avg
Spanish12.0%
10% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wind Gap vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wind Gap is $74,803, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Wind Gap vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,803
0% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,449
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
IRS Avg AGI$85,539

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.9%
69% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,088
County GDP$20,982M

Business (County)

Restaurants726
Healthcare748
Retail830
Manufacturing338

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,459
113% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.70%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.3 min
Work from Home21.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Wind Gap is $201,800, 28% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,205 (4% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $356,591.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$201,800
28% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$356,591

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,205
4% above 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-Occupied53.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,459
113% above US avg
Effective Rate3.70%

Health Metrics: Wind Gap vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.3%
Premature Death6,471/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access90.0%
Healthcare Facilities748
Wind Gap has a violent crime rate of 147 per 100,000 residents, 61% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,104 per 100,000 (44% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Wind Gap vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent147.2/100K
61% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape36.8/100K
Robbery36.8/100K
Assault73.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,103.8/100K
44% below US avg
Burglary73.6/100K
Theft1,030.2/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Wind Gap 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 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.2 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall23.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation754 ft (230 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density2,390/sq mi
Coordinates40.8490°N, 75.2910°W
County FIPS42095
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 1.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.4%
D 48.6%

Winner: Republican by 1.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.5%
33% below US avg
High School+90.1%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density2,390/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities748
Restaurants726
Retail Stores830

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.3 min
Work from Home21.6%

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