West Mountain, Scranton, PA

Living in West Mountain

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 4
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Commute 90
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 36
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Colleges 77
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Schools 30
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Residents

6.4k Population +209 (2010–19)
49  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
59% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over13%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%

Education

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income -$755 (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty -7% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$149k Median Home Value +$7.9k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$728 Median Monthly Rent +$155 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier24%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas2%
Utility gas72%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Mountain

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Lackawanna County38

Property Crime in West Mountain

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Lackawanna County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (59%)(38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump48%

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 West Mountain

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding39
Tornado8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Mountain, Scranton, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Mountain, Scranton, PA

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Depaul School
1 miles, NE
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All Saints Academy
1 miles, S
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Nhs School
2 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near West Mountain, Scranton, PA

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Marywood University
3 miles, E
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Yeshivath Beth Moshe
3 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near West Mountain, Scranton, PA

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Moses Taylor Hospital
3 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near West Mountain, Scranton, PA

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