Laflin Borough, PA

Living in Laflin Borough

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 94
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 44
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 41
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Colleges 81
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Schools 70
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Residents

1.5k Population -17 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
47% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate27%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree21%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$88k Median Household Income +$21k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
95% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more15%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector67%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Sales and office22%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$205k Median Home Value +$29k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$844 Median Monthly Rent +$301 (2010–19)
88% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached15%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197957%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K23%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas3%
Utility gas58%

Crime

Violent Crime in Laflin Borough

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24

Property Crime in Laflin Borough

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (55%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump52%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 3 14
Feb 26 2 10
Mar 34 3 8
Apr 46 4 3
May 56 4 0
Jun 65 4 0
Jul 69 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 49 4 0
Nov 39 4 2
Dec 28 3 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Laflin Borough

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding49
Tornado9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Laflin Borough, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Laflin Borough, PA

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New Story School
3 miles, W
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Wilkes-Barre Academy
5 miles, SW
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Genesis School
5 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Laflin Borough, PA

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King's College
5 miles, SW
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Wilkes University
6 miles, SW
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Yeshivath Beth Moshe
10 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Laflin Borough, PA

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Airports

Airports near Laflin Borough, PA

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