Wilkes-Barre, PA A-

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

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%

Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Wilkes-Barre, PA

  • 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

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