Wyalusing is a small town of 666 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $39,063
and a 0.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wyalusing stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Wyalusing is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wyalusing 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
Wyalusing's overall cost of living index is 93.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wyalusing costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wyalusing, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$126,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$852
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,063
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Wyalusing's violent crime rate is 33.2 per 100,000 residents
— 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
33.2 /100k
Property Crime
179.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wyalusing is served primarily by Wyalusing Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wyalusing, PA
National Avg
School District
Wyalusing Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wyalusing sees average highs of 35.0°F in January
and 83.7°F in July,
with 42.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 47.8 inches of snow per year.
Wyalusing's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wyalusing roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $126,400 and median rent is $852/month.
Wyalusing's violent crime rate is 33.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 179.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wyalusing are operated by Wyalusing Area SD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 14.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wyalusing, PA has a population of 666, a median household income of $39,063, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%.
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.
Wyalusing averages 35.0°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.9 inches
with about 47.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wyalusing, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18853.
The population of Wyalusing, Pennsylvania is 666 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wyalusing: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $126,400, median household income $39,063, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wyalusing side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
