The Town FilesWyalusing, Pennsylvania
Borough in Bradford County · population 613 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $157,100
- Household income
- $43,636
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 45 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 39.2
Wyalusing is a borough of 613 people in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $157,100, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250).
How Wyalusing ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Wyalusing is worth $157,100, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $43,636, which is more affordable than 17% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $900 a month. 46.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wyalusing | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,100 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $900 | $996 |
| Median household income | $43,636 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 46.2% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Wyalusing
| People | Wyalusing | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.2 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.0% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 31.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.4% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.1% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 9.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.4% | — |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 20.6 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.7% | 89.0% |
Weather in Wyalusing
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 17.1°F. About 38.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 44.9 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 143 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wyalusing since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on February 24, 2016 about 3.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 24, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 5 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 26, 2009.
Severe weather in Bradford County since 1996
Bradford County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| November 27, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4408: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| December 2, 2016 | Flood | DR-4292: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Bradford County
Bradford County had 22,333 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,112 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Wyalusing itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Wyalusing
2 public schools with 1,226 students, about 14.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyalusing Valley El Sch | K-6 | 647 | 14.4 |
| Wyalusing Valley JSHS | 7-12 | 579 | 14.5 |
Towns near Wyalusing
- Wyalusing, PA1.3 mi · 1,175 people · home $252,600
- Terry, PA3.9 mi · 905 people · home $244,800
- Wilmot, PA5.4 mi · 1,131 people · home $251,000
- Tuscarora, PA5.6 mi · 1,056 people · home $188,100
- Asylum, PA6.0 mi · 1,001 people · home $196,900
- Windham, PA6.6 mi · 733 people · home $208,300
- Standing Stone, PA7.6 mi · 623 people · home $218,500
- Herrick, PA8.0 mi · 737 people · home $223,600
Wyalusing questions
Is Wyalusing, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wyalusing scores better for retirees than 63% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 67%. 28.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.2).
How much does a house cost in Wyalusing?
The median owner-occupied home in Wyalusing is valued at $157,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,636, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $900 a month.
What is the weather like in Wyalusing?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 17.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.6 inches of precipitation a year and 44.9 inches of snow.
Does Wyalusing get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wyalusing since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on February 24, 2016. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)