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Wyalusing, PA

Pennsylvania

Wyalusing is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 651. Residents earn $44,091 per year, which is 41% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
651 Population 892/sq mi density
$44,091 Median Income $31,804 per capita
$133,300 Home Value
$866 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$44,091 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,300 home value, $866/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $44,091
41% lower than US avg
Home Value $133,300
53% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.7%
42% lower than US avg
Median Rent $866
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.2%
42% lower than US avg

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

People

Population651
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density892/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,091
Per Capita$31,804
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$6,798M
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$133,300
Rent$866
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units367
Rent Burden28.8%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation821 ft (250 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute17 min
Broadband84.3%
Libraries10

Is Wyalusing a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wyalusing receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Wyalusing offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wyalusing is $44,091, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wyalusing is $133,300, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $866 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Wyalusing experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches, including 37.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Wyalusing has a population of 651 with a density of 892 people per square mile. The median age is 39.6 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.6%).

Population

651
Total Population
892
People / sq mi
39.6yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.2%
Female 53.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Wyalusing vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.6%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wyalusing vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wyalusing is $44,091, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Wyalusing vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$44,091
41% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,804
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156
IRS Avg AGI$73,160

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.2%
42% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,525
County GDP$6,798M

Business (County)

Restaurants116
Healthcare150
Retail235
Manufacturing54

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,894
40% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.67%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.9 min
Drive Alone78.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Wyalusing is $133,300, 53% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $866 (26% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$133,300
53% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$866
26% below US avg
Rent Burden28.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied48.3%
Housing Units367
Median Year Built1951

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,894
40% above US avg
Effective Rate3.67%
Wyalusing has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.6 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.6 inches
2% above US avg
Snowfall37.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation821 ft (250 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density892/sq mi
Coordinates41.6726°N, 76.2612°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42015
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 47.9-point margin. 84.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.5%
D 25.6%

Winner: Republican by 47.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.7%
42% below US avg
High School+95.4%
Graduate Degree+5.0%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density892/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.3%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities150
Restaurants116
Retail Stores235

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.9 min
Drive Alone78.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.7%

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