At a Glance
Median Income
$74,803
$37,449 per capita
Home Value
$201,800
Zillow: $378,483
Median Rent
$1,205/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
21.5% smoking rate
How Wind Gap Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wind Gap's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wind Gap a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wind Gap residents earn a median household income of $74,803 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,449. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,088 business establishments, including 726 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wind Gap is $201,800 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $378,483. Median rent is $1,205/month, with 24.9% 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 1965.
Education
22.5% of adults in Wind Gap hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population3,202
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density2,390/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born9.9%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,803
Per Capita$37,449
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$20,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
Housing
A+
Home Value$201,800
Rent$1,205
Ownership53.0%
Zillow$378,483
Housing Units1,411
Rent Burden24.9%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,471/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation754 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed200 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Wind Gap was founded in 1740.
The median home in Wind Gap was built in 1965.
21.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 200 Mbps.
There are 726 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.