Hometown
City in Pennsylvania, United States
Overview
Hometown, Pennsylvania, is a small, tight-knit community set in the rolling foothills of Northeastern Pennsylvania. With charming historic architecture and friendly residents, it offers visitors a glimpse of traditional American small-town life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Pennsylvania
Population
4,343
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.82°, -75.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,790
Local Cost
$1,112
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
9.5°C
Summer Avg
21.2°C
Winter Avg
-2.7°C
Record High
39.5°C
Record Low
-25.3°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1184 mm
Internet Speed
514 Mbps
Upload
93 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HZL
Distance
18 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.