Living in Wayne County, Pennsylvania
Wayne County is a county in Pennsylvania with a population of around 51,198. The main communities are Prompton, Honesdale.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,363/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $281K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.5%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings cold winters (highs around 35°F) and cool summers (highs around 73°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. The area has tornado risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.
Demographics
Wayne County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 48 and a predominantly working-class population (20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.
Wayne County, Pennsylvania
Home price trend in Wayne County
Top Cities and towns in Wayne County
Prompton
Population: NA
Home price:$239,470
Honesdale
Population: NA
Home price:$238,988
Demographics & Amenities in Wayne County
2 Hours to major Airport
No
Median age
48.2 Years
Average Family Size
3.01
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Wayne County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
No RatingTornados
Relatively LowEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
No RatingTornados
Relatively LowTerrain & Weather in Wayne County
Average Summer temperature
87°F
Coast
1-3 hours
Sun
Some sun
Precipitation
42.47 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Wayne County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
58.4%
Total Employer Establishments
302,018
Poverty (%)
12.1%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.5%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Laws and Rights in Wayne County
Cannabis
Legal for medical use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability, Legal through 24 weeks+
Gun Carry
Permit required for concealed carry
Health inWayne County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Wayne County
Robbery
0.63/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
3.88/ per 1000
Burglary
11.87/ per 1000
Arson
0/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
4.91/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
