Luzerne Borough, PA

Living in Luzerne Borough

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Bikeability 17
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Walkability 54
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Commute 96
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 66
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 42
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Colleges 81
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Schools 21
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Residents

2.8k Population -36 (2010–19)
51  y Median Age +12 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
43% Family Households -14% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate46%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household43%
Householder living alone52%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$36k Median Household Income +$4.9k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
95% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office28%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Walked5%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$88k Median Home Value +$5.1k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$452 Median Monthly Rent +$1 (2010–19)
46% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units9%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier40%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K53%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas2%
Utility gas69%

Crime

Violent Crime in Luzerne Borough

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24

Property Crime in Luzerne Borough

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump64%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 3 14
Feb 28 2 10
Mar 36 3 8
Apr 48 4 3
May 58 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 69 4 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 50 4 0
Nov 40 4 2
Dec 29 3 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Luzerne Borough

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding44
Tornado8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Luzerne Borough, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Luzerne Borough, PA

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Cheder Menachem
0 miles, SW
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Genesis School
1 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Luzerne Borough, PA

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King's College
3 miles, S
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Wilkes University
3 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Luzerne Borough, PA

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Airports

Airports near Luzerne Borough, PA

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