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Dunmore.
About
Life in Dunmore
If you're considering a move to Dunmore, understand that you're looking at a working-class borough that's quietly rebuilding itself in the shadow of Scranton. The job market is stable if not explosive, with unemployment at 4.7%, and Keystone Industrial Park plus local employers like Gertrude Hawk Chocolates (the beloved chocolate company founded here in 1936) provide steady work; most people commute just 17 minutes on average, often into Scranton or to nearby towns. You'll find a tight-knit, aging community — the median age is 42 and about 21% of residents are 65 or older — which means you're living somewhere with real neighborhood roots rather than constant turnover, though it also means fewer young families with kids are moving in.
Dunmore at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Foreign-Born
5.4%
Broadband Internet
87.2%
of households
Population Growth
+1.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.4% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Dunmore: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Dunmore, the largest foreign-born group is from India (19.4%), and 3.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.8%
of residents
65 and Older
20.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.9%
of households
Married Couples
37.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.19
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 23% below PA average
Rent, home values, and income in Dunmore
In Dunmore, rent runs 23% below the PA average, and home values are 23% below the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,890
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1944
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.6%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above PA average
Unemployment in Dunmore
Unemployment in Lackawanna County, which includes Dunmore, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Dunmore: Lackawanna County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Lackawanna County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Dunmore Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.5 min avg
How Dunmore residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Dunmore, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 84% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)
Regional airport · few flights222k passengers boarded in 2025
- 91 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Major hub23.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 81% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Dunmore runs 81% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
62.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
468.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Dunmore Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
89.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Lackawanna County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Lackawanna County, which includes Dunmore, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Flash Flood | $160,500 |
| 2024 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $209,000 |
| 2023 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $13.4M |
| 2022 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $19,000 |
| 2021 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $214,250 |
| 2020 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $60,000 |
| 2019 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $337,000 |
| 2018 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $115,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Lackawanna County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lackawanna County, which includes Dunmore, is typically good — 270 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
270
per year
Moderate Days
92
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Lackawanna County, county-wide
Climate82°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Dunmore has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
38.7"
Annual Snowfall
45.1"
Hot Days/Year
12
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
122
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
139
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 20°F | 2.59" |
| Feb | 39°F | 22°F | 2.07" |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 2.77" |
| Apr | 61°F | 39°F | 3.26" |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 3.26" |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 3.80" |
| Jul | 85°F | 63°F | 3.61" |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.85" |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 4.15" |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.71" |
| Nov | 51°F | 34°F | 2.85" |
| Dec | 40°F | 26°F | 2.80" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Dunmore
Uninsured
4.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Dunmore's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Geisinger-community Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.2 mi away · Scranton
Regional Hospital of Scranton
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.4 mi away · Scranton
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3 mi away · Dickson City
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Dunmore
Dunmore's student/teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 37.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Dunmore
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,784 students · in-state tuition $43,448 · 73% graduate · median earnings $59,635 (10 yrs after entry)
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton
Public · 4-year · 793 students · in-state tuition $15,240 · 35% graduate · median earnings $71,762 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,554 students · in-state tuition $55,713 · 80% graduate · median earnings $85,590 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 1,947 students · in-state tuition $19,100 · 39% graduate · median earnings $44,828 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 590 students · in-state tuition $22,100 · 62% graduate · median earnings $55,317 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Steamtown National Historic Site, 3 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Dunmore
Dunmore has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Steamtown National Historic Site (3 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Steamtown National Historic Site
National Historic Site
3 mi awayUpper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
Scenic & Recreational River
34 mi awayDelaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
40 mi awayMorristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
72 mi awayLower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
National Wild and Scenic River
77 mi awayAppalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
82 mi awayPaterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
82 mi awayHopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
84 mi awayCities Near Dunmore
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Dunmore?
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Dunmore FAQ
Is Dunmore, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Dunmore's median rent is $928/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $71,302/year. Median home value is $196,100.
Is Dunmore, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Dunmore's violent crime rate was 63 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 468 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Dunmore, Pennsylvania?⌄
Lackawanna County, which includes Dunmore, has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Dunmore, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Dunmore is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $928/month and median household income is $71,302/year. The median home value is $196,100. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Dunmore, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Dunmore is 18 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from