The Susquehanna At, c. 1895
Wyalusing’s story
225 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1778.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1801Wyalusing is settled
WyalusingPA
Population
608
2025 Census estimate · −1.8% since 2020
Median home value
$157K
Census ACS
Household income
$44K
median
Median age
39.2
years
Jobs based here
392
A job hub
Is Wyalusing a good place to live?
31% of residents are under 18 in Wyalusing, against 20% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 22% across U.S. towns. Wyalusing Borough Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places. Wyalusing has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Wyalusing stand out
Where Wyalusing beats most towns.
Small town
608 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Wyalusing TownshipTerry TownshipWyalusing
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Wyalusing: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Wyalusing, and how to reach them.
PowerClaverack Rural Elec Coop18.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWyalusing Municipal AuthorityNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Wyalusing’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereBradford County Board of ElectionsBradford County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jan 2025
ZIP code1885318853 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wyalusing.
Work & commute
The median household income in Wyalusing is lower than in most of Pennsylvania or the rest of the country
Wyalusing’s median household income is $44,000, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at $81,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. 17% of residents live below the poverty line in Wyalusing. Most working residents leave Wyalusing for work: only 6% work in town.
6%work in town
| Wyalusing | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $44,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Wyalusing6%
Wyalusing Township25%
Mehoopany Township6%
Sayre4%
Tunkhannock Township4%
13 mi
median commute distance
392
jobs based in Wyalusing
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Fewer middle-aged adults than Pennsylvania overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 25% of residents (38% statewide); children under 18 are 31% of residents (21% statewide). 26% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Pennsylvania. Wyalusing’s median age is 39.2 years.
39.2median age · PA 40.9
| Wyalusing | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.2 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 26% | 29% | 29% |
WyalusingPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school52%
Some college11%
Associate’s6%
Bachelor’s12%
Graduate14%
Women and men · all residents
54% women, 46% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.4 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women. Among residents 45 to 54, 71% are men (PA 50%).
| Wyalusing | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 16.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 14.7% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 1.8% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.3% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.4% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 6.3% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 6.7% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14.5% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 13.5% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.3% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 51.6% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 10.6% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6.2% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 12.2% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 14.2% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 600, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
In Wyalusing, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Wyalusing has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 18° and about 38 inches of snow falls in a winter.
38″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–37°
Spring35–59°
Summer58–81°
Fall41–62°
Oct 15
typical first frost
May 2
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Wyalusing faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 24 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Wyalusing.
67risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
24
paid flood claims since 1978
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Wyalusing is
Wyalusing beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 13. 19% of Wyalusing adults report frequent mental distress.
| Wyalusing | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 36% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 24% | 25% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better13 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Wyalusing | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.9% | 7.7% |
| More smokers | 20.2% | 15.8% |
Endless Mountains Health Systems
19.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
A home in Wyalusing sells for about $200K at the median
The median rent in Wyalusing is $900 a month.
$200Kmedian sale price
| Wyalusing | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 46% | 78% | 73% |
| Median rent | $900 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
1
homes sold in March
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Wyalusing
17pages on Wyalusing
The big questions
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Wyalusing; the nearest are
Keystone CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · La Plume26.2 mi$18,300 tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-BarreUniversity or college · Public · Dallas28.4 mi$14,280 in-state tuitionLuzerne County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Nanticoke35.9 mi$6,600 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Wyalusing residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
A job hub
Every workday, about 376 people come to Wyalusing for work
Where Wyalusing’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
392jobs based in Wyalusing
6%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Wyalusing
5 notable people were born in Wyalusing.
P
Philip Van Doren SternAmerican writer and historian · 1900–1984M
Maynard BixbyProspector, miner, mine broker, author, explorer of the Thomas Range, and mineral dealer of Salt Lake City, Utah, USA · 1853–1935E
Ed LarkinMajor League Baseball catcher · 1885–1934F
Frances A. GenterAmerican racehorse owner · 1898–1992J
Joyce SteeleAmerican baseball player · 1935–2019Questions about Wyalusing
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Wyalusing, PA a good place to live?
Wyalusing has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Wyalusing, PA known for?
5 notable people were born here, including Philip Van Doren Stern and Maynard Bixby.