Bear Creek Village Borough, PA
Living in Bear Creek
Bikeability
35
Walkability
47
Commute
28
Public Transit
47
Affordability
15
Public Safety
92
Airports
10
Hospitals
36
Colleges
81
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
45
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
241
Population
-17 (2010–19)
54 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
64%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
72%
Family Households
-18% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years41%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Education
Less than high school1%
High school graduate6%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree31%
Graduate degree34%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$130k
Median Household Income
+$18k (2010–19)
93%
Above Poverty
-7% (2010–19)
33 mi
Average Commute
97%
Lived Here Last Year
-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K or more20%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector57%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts65%
Sales and office19%
Service7%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation3%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$302k
Median Home Value
-$70k (2010–19)
10%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
+$689 (2010–19)
57%
Owner-Occupied
-15% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached96%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K22%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K8%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke9%
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene32%
LP gas26%
Utility gas3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bear Creek
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in Bear Creek
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (63%)(33%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton59%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 13 |
| Feb | 27 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 4 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bear Creek
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding77
Tornado14
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bear Creek Village Borough, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bear Creek Village Borough, PA
Wilkes-Barre Academy
7 miles, NW
Holy Redeemer HS
8 miles, NW
St Nicholas-St Mary's School
8 miles, NW
Wilkes-Barre Mennonite School
8 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Bear Creek Village Borough, PA
King's College
8 miles, NW
Wilkes University
8 miles, NW
Yeshivath Beth Moshe
15 miles, N
Misericordia University
16 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bear Creek Village Borough, PA
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
6 miles, NW
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
8 miles, NW
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
9 miles, NW
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
16 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Bear Creek Village Borough, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
11 miles, N
Lehigh Valley International Airport
40 miles, SE
Greater Binghamton Airport-Edwin A Link Field
72 miles, N
Trenton Mercer Airport
80 miles, SE