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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 88.0% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.0% |
| 10% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $74,803 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,449 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,160 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,539 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,088 |
| County GDP | $20,982M |
| Restaurants | 726 |
| Healthcare | 748 |
| Retail | 830 |
| Manufacturing | 338 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,459 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.70% |
| Commute Time | 25.3 min |
| Work from Home | 21.6% |
| Census Median | $201,800 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $356,591 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,205 |
| 4% above US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 53.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,459 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.70% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,471/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 748 |
| Total Violent | 147.2/100K |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 36.8/100K |
| Robbery | 36.8/100K |
| Assault | 73.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,103.8/100K |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 73.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,030.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.2 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 754 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,390/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8490°N, 75.2910°W |
| County FIPS | 42095 |
Winner: Republican by 1.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.5% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,390/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 748 |
| Restaurants | 726 |
| Retail Stores | 830 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 25.3 min |
| Work from Home | 21.6% |