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North East is a small town of 4,092 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $61,643
and a 10.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
North East stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether North East is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All North East 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: 91.5
North East's overall cost of living index is 91.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in North East costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
North East, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$149,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$754
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
50.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,643
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
North East's violent crime rate is 140.5 per 100,000 residents
— 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
140.5 /100k
Property Crime
746.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
North East is served primarily by North East SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
North East, PA
National Avg
School District
North East SD
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
North East sees average highs of 33.7°F in January
and 82.8°F in July,
with 43.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 224.5 inches of snow per year.
North East's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes North East roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $149,000 and median rent is $754/month.
North East's violent crime rate is 140.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 746.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in North East are operated by North East SD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
North East, PA has a population of 4,092, a median household income of $61,643, and an unemployment rate of 10.1%.
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.
North East averages 33.7°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.4 inches
with about 224.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
North East, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 16428.
The population of North East, Pennsylvania is 4,092 with a median age of 39.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in North East: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $149,000, median household income $61,643, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North East side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
