Providence, Scranton, PA

Living in Providence

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Bikeability 23
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Walkability 51
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 29
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 48
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 34
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Colleges 77
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Schools 49
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Residents

26k Population +2.6k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black3%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income +$6k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$122k Median Home Value +$6.3k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$707 Median Monthly Rent +$215 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units12%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier42%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas2%
Utility gas74%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Providence

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Lackawanna County38

Property Crime in Providence

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Lackawanna County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (59%)(38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump47%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 3 15
Feb 26 3 11
Mar 35 3 9
Apr 46 4 3
May 57 4 0
Jun 65 5 0
Jul 69 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 49 4 0
Nov 39 4 2
Dec 29 3 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Providence

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding38
Tornado8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Providence, Scranton, PA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Providence, Scranton, PA

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Nhs School
1 miles, S
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Depaul School
1 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Providence, Scranton, PA

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Marywood University
2 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Providence, Scranton, PA

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Airports

Airports near Providence, Scranton, PA

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