Swoyersville Borough, PA

Living in Swoyersville Borough

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Bikeability 15
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Walkability 39
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Commute 55
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 80
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 42
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Colleges 81
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Schools 19
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Residents

5k Population -44 (2010–19)
49  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino3%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate38%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$4.6k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty
26  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year -7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector66%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office20%
Service27%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$126k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$573 Median Monthly Rent +$194 (2010–19)
71% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units7%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier43%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas1%
Utility gas81%

Crime

Violent Crime in Swoyersville Borough

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24

Property Crime in Swoyersville Borough

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump54%

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 Swoyersville Borough

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding44
Tornado8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Swoyersville Borough, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Swoyersville Borough, PA

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New Story School
1 miles, E
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Cheder Menachem
1 miles, SW
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Genesis School
2 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Swoyersville Borough, PA

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

Hospitals near Swoyersville Borough, PA

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Airports

Airports near Swoyersville Borough, PA

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