Wilkes-Barre City, PA

Living in Wilkes-Barre City

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Bikeability 48
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Walkability 73
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Commute 84
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Public Transit 53
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 8
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Hospitals 40
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Colleges 81
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Schools 16
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Residents

41k Population -728 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age
17% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
57% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black12%
Caucasian61%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate41%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income +$8.4k (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
78% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector80%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$75k Median Home Value -$2.6k (2010–19)
1% Built 2000 or Later
$584 Median Monthly Rent +$140 (2010–19)
37% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached18%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier49%

Home Value

Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K53%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas72%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wilkes-Barre City

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24

Property Crime in Wilkes-Barre City

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 3 15
Feb 27 2 10
Mar 35 3 9
Apr 47 4 3
May 57 4 0
Jun 65 4 0
Jul 69 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 49 4 0
Nov 40 4 2
Dec 29 3 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wilkes-Barre City

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding44
Tornado8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wilkes-Barre City, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wilkes-Barre City, PA

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Wilkes-Barre Academy
1 miles, SE
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Holy Redeemer HS
1 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Wilkes-Barre City, PA

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King's College
0 miles, NW
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Wilkes University
1 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Wilkes-Barre City, PA

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Airports

Airports near Wilkes-Barre City, PA

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