What are the schools like in Weatherly, PA?

Weatherly is served primarily by Weatherly Area SD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.

What is the median household income in Weatherly?

The median household income in Weatherly, PA is $56,094 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.8%.

What is the weather like in Weatherly, PA?

Weatherly has an average high temperature of 35.6°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.3 inches.

Weatherly, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Weatherly, PA affordable or expensive?

Weatherly's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Weatherly is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $133,100 and the median rent is $774 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Weatherly, PA?

Weatherly has a violent crime rate of 665.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4896.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Weatherly, PA a Good Place to Live?

Weatherly is a small town of 2,544 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $56,094 and a 7.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Weatherly stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Weatherly is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Weatherly 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: 98.4

Weatherly's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Weatherly costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Weatherly, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$133,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$774	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,094	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Weatherly's violent crime rate is 665.9 per 100,000 residents — 75% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

665.9 /100k

Property Crime

4896.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Weatherly is served primarily by Weatherly Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Weatherly, PA	National Avg
School District	Weatherly Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Weatherly sees average highs of 35.6°F in January and 81.7°F in July, with 51.3 inches of annual precipitation and 27.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Weatherly, PA
Average High — January	35.6°F
Average High — July	81.7°F
Annual Precipitation	51.3"
Annual Snowfall	27.3"

Demographics

Metric	Weatherly, PA	National Avg
Population	2,544	—
Median Age	44.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.0%	22.2%
65 and over	24.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Nesquehoning, PA 4 mi Beaver Meadows, PA 5 mi Jeddo, PA 5 mi Jim Thorpe, PA 6 mi Hickory Hills, PA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Weatherly

Weatherly, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

18255

Weatherly vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Weatherly, PA affordable or expensive?

Weatherly's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Weatherly roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $133,100 and median rent is $774/month.

What is the crime rate in Weatherly, PA?

Weatherly's violent crime rate is 665.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4896.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Weatherly?

Public schools in Weatherly are operated by Weatherly Area SD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Weatherly, PA a good place to live?

Weatherly, PA has a population of 2,544, a median household income of $56,094, and an unemployment rate of 7.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Weatherly?

Weatherly averages 35.6°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.3 inches with about 27.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Weatherly?

Weatherly, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18255.

What is the population of Weatherly?

The population of Weatherly, Pennsylvania is 2,544 with a median age of 44.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Weatherly?

Key numbers for living in Weatherly: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $133,100, median household income $56,094, crime index 198 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Weatherly side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.