Living in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tunkhannock · Census data 2020–2024
Tunkhannock has 6,979 residents with a median age of 42.5. The median household income is $69,700 (11% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $220,100, the median rent is $1,082/month.
Tunkhannock at a glance
- Population
- 6,979
- Median age
- 42.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $69,700State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $220,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,082/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 91.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.5%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Tunkhannock a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Tunkhannock
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tunkhannock the median home value is $220,100, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,082 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,682 a month in housing costs.
Tunkhannock median household income
The median household income in Tunkhannock is $69,700 and the income per person is $29,033. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Tunkhannock: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,407
- Owner-occupied
- 91.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.6%
- Vacant
- 31.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 3.00
31.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Tunkhannock has many vacation and second homes.
Tunkhannock demographics
- Population
- 6,979
- Median age
- 42.5
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 2,330
- Foreign-born
- 9.3%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tunkhannock ›
Education in Tunkhannock
21.5% of adults 25 and older in Tunkhannock have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tunkhannock
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 76.4%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Tunkhannock vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunkhannock | 6,979 | $69,700 | $220,100 | $1,082 |
| Indian Mountain Lake | 3,889 | $71,547 | $208,100 | $1,361 |
| Sun Valley | 2,529 | $78,500 | $235,000 | — |
| Emerald Lakes | 2,716 | $103,500 | $264,800 | $1,161 |
| Sierra View | 6,365 | $84,315 | $252,600 | $1,250 |
| Tobyhanna | 8,340 | $90,064 | $257,900 | $1,433 |
| Pocono Pines | 953 | $114,643 | $275,500 | — |
| Towamensing Trails | 1,716 | $81,429 | $308,400 | — |
| Holiday Pocono | 743 | $62,333 | $206,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Tunkhannock, PA?
The median household income in Tunkhannock is $69,700, 11% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Tunkhannock?
The median home value in Tunkhannock is $220,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Tunkhannock?
The median gross rent in Tunkhannock is $1,082 per month, about 32.8% of household income.
Is Tunkhannock, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 7.8%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Tunkhannock?
The median age in Tunkhannock is 42.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Tunkhannock?
The average commute to work in Tunkhannock is 36 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tunkhannock?
The unemployment rate in Tunkhannock is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tunkhannock?
21.5% of adults in Tunkhannock have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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