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Factoryville is a small town of 1,224 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $54,375
and a 17.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Factoryville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Factoryville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Factoryville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.0
Factoryville's overall cost of living index is 93.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Factoryville costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Factoryville, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$187,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$858
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Factoryville's violent crime rate is 154.5 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
154.5 /100k
Property Crime
717.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Factoryville is served primarily by Lackawanna Trail SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Factoryville, PA
National Avg
School District
Lackawanna Trail SD
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Factoryville sees average highs of 35.7°F in January
and 84.6°F in July,
with 38.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 45.1 inches of snow per year.
Factoryville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Factoryville roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $187,200 and median rent is $858/month.
Factoryville's violent crime rate is 154.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 717.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Factoryville are operated by Lackawanna Trail SD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 31.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Factoryville, PA has a population of 1,224, a median household income of $54,375, and an unemployment rate of 17.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Factoryville averages 35.7°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.7 inches
with about 45.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Factoryville, Pennsylvania is 1,224 with a median age of 21.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Factoryville: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $187,200, median household income $54,375, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Factoryville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
