At a Glance
Median Income
$95,536
$46,477 per capita
Home Value
$163,800
Zillow: $282,186
Median Rent
$1,375/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.6%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Yatesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Yatesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Yatesville a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Yatesville residents earn a median household income of $95,536 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,477. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,565 business establishments, including 552 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Yatesville is $163,800 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,186. Median rent is $1,375/month, with 21.7% 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 1977.
Education
40.6% of adults in Yatesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Yatesville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population716
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density1,137/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,536
Per Capita$46,477
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$163,800
Rent$1,375
Ownership95.0%
Zillow$282,186
Housing Units323
Rent Burden21.7%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,256/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation787 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.6%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute18 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Yatesville was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 552 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.