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Wilkes-Barre, PA
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Population: 44,086
Home Price: $83,100
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Overview
Wilkes-Barre is a small city in the state of Pennsylvania with a population of 44,086. Wilkes-Barre has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
20.1 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Wilkes-Barre, PA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania
United States
Per Capita Income
$22,199
$32,862
$32,693
Median Household Income
$42,430
$65,512
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
8.1%
5.5%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
15.0%
7.8%
10.5%
Age
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania
United States
Median Age
34.7
43.2
42.3
Gender
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania
United States
Male
49.1%
49.5%
49.8%
Female
50.9%
50.5%
50.2%
Race
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania
United States
White
61.8%
90.2%
80.3%
Black or African American
12.8%
3.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
0.1%
2.7%
Asian
2.7%
1.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
11.9%
1.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
10.3%
3.4%
5.2%
Housing Information
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania
United States
Median Home Price
$83,100
$158,815
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$630
$748
$801
Family Households
33.1%
33.1%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
35.3%
35.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
47.9%
72.7%
72.9%
Renters
52.1%
27.3%
27.1%
Education
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
9.1%
6.1%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
39.9%
39.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
17.5%
16.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.5%
9.7%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
12.3%
15.4%
15.0%
Proficiency
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania
United States
Mathematics
9.0%
51.3%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
34.0%
66.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania
United States
Murder
7.4
2.2
3.0
Rape
58.9
18.0
38.0
Robbery
167.0
28.7
40.7
Assault
361.0
152.4
188.5
Property Crime
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania
United States
Burglary
476.4
127.5
336.1
Theft
1512.7
780.1
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
103.1
52.2
167.1
Arson
4.9
5.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Wilkes-Barre, PA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
ice cream
beer
food wine
pizza
fast food
comfort food
craft beer
cheese
restaurant
champagnes
pie
meat
bread
snacks
skincare
wine
farmtotable
italian
potato chips
wbres pa live
penn state football
philly sports
college football
podiatristpharmacist single music
country music
football
youth sports
video games
sports leagues
wrestling
college athletics
humor dmsopen #loveislove #votebluein
humor dmsopen
little league
ice hockey
fantasy football
classical music nerd
hockey
podiatristpharmacist male single
inspired by
podiatristpharmacist single music
home decor
art #joyconboyzforever
podiatristpharmacist male single
multimedia artist
art gallery
fine art
commissions open
creative writing
pixel art
comic
graphic design
goldfish productions
comics
library
photography
mostly retweets shitposts
creative
gallery
podiatristpharmacist single music
geeky things
cymru am byth
nerdy things
video games
humor dmsopen #loveislove #votebluein
humor dmsopen
classical music nerd
podiatristpharmacist male single
single dad
copy editorpage designermovie reviewer
bbwbhm
nascar
books
fitness
comic books
hiking
vacations
collector
hiking fishing
wbres pa live
nepa scene
local news
sports
wbrewyou
marketing
video production
digital marketing
podiatristpharmacist male single
entertainers
producer writer
pro wrestling
arts
productionmultimedia artist
content producer
pop culture
tv
producer
content creation
radio personality
downtown wilkesbarre
wbres pa live
sports
arts
summer
beach
space
winter
hiking
downtown harrisburg
warm weather
photography
mountain
fishing
gorgeous scenery
facility
patio
bicycling
pool
dining
home decor
local businesses
poshmark
retail store
pharmacy
gas station
priced below
garden center
garage sale
select items
jewelry store
retail
yard sale
coffee shops
candles
factory direct
deals
yankee candle
etailer
pickup
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