At a Glance
Median Income
$44,091
$31,804 per capita
Home Value
$133,300
Zillow: $198,506
Median Rent
$866/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
174/100K
3,554/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Wyalusing Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wyalusing's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wyalusing a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wyalusing residents earn a median household income of $44,091 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,804. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,525 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wyalusing is $133,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,506. Median rent is $866/month, with 28.8% 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 1951.
Safety & Crime
Wyalusing reports 174 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,554/100K.
Education
19.7% of adults in Wyalusing hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wyalusing has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population651
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density892/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$44,091
Per Capita$31,804
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$6,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156
Housing
A+
Home Value$133,300
Rent$866
Ownership48.3%
Zillow$198,506
Housing Units367
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent174/100K
Property3,554/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,655/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation821 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute17 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Wyalusing was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.