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Clarks Summit, PA
Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
Population
5,073
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,200
ZIP codes
0
Clarks Summit and its ZIP codes
Clarks Summit at a glance
- Clarks Summit is about 11 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 269th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $92,083, 18% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $234,900 (8% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,305 a month.
Local data for Clarks Summit, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clarks Summit, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,083
Poverty rate
4.6%
Median home value
$234,900
Median rent
$1,305/mo
Homeownership
73.0%
Bachelor's or higher
56.3%
Median age
43.8
Average commute
16.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,920), German Americans (1,144), Italian Americans (711).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lackawanna County. PPP loans are for Clarks Summit.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,423
98,798 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,756
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.7B
FY 2026, $7,669 per person
How people get to work
Clarks Summit, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.3%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home15.2%
Average one-way commute: 16.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clarks Summit, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
534
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
878
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 20°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
Cities near Clarks Summit
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Clarks GreenBorough | 0.7 mi | 0.5 |
| ChinchillaCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 2.5 |
| GlenburnCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.8 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.6 |
| DaltonBorough | 3.6 mi | 3 |
| Dickson CityBorough | 3.9 mi | 4.8 |
| BlakelyBorough | 5.5 mi | 3.8 |
| FactoryvilleBorough | 6.1 mi | 0.8 |
| ScrantonCity | 6.5 mi | 25.3 |
| TaylorBorough | 6.7 mi | 5.2 |
| DunmoreBorough | 7.1 mi | 8.9 |
| ThroopBorough | 7.4 mi | 5 |
| Lake WinolaCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.5 |
| OlyphantBorough | 7.8 mi | 5.4 |
| ArchbaldBorough | 8 mi | 17.1 |
| JessupBorough | 8.5 mi | 6.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clarks Summit, PA in?
- Clarks Summit is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Clarks Summit, PA?
- About 5,073 people live in Clarks Summit, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clarks Summit?
- Nearby places include Clarks Green (0.7 mi), Chinchilla (1.8 mi), Glenburn (1.9 mi), Waverly (2.6 mi), Dalton (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023