South Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Living in South Wilkes-Barre

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Bikeability 55
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Walkability 66
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Commute 84
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Public Transit 53
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 53
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Airports 8
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Hospitals 38
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Colleges 81
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Schools 10
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Residents

16k Population +639 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age -4 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
60% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black11%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%

Education

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$40k Median Household Income +$5.2k (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector82%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Walked6%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$72k Median Home Value -$11k (2010–19)
2% Built 2000 or Later
$573 Median Monthly Rent +$114 (2010–19)
44% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached19%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier49%

Home Value

Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K54%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas79%

Crime

Violent Crime in South Wilkes-Barre

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24

Property Crime in South Wilkes-Barre

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump53%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 3 13
Feb 27 2 9
Mar 35 3 8
Apr 47 4 2
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 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in South Wilkes-Barre

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding44
Tornado8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near South Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near South Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Holy Redeemer HS
1 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near South Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Wilkes University
1 miles, N
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King's College
2 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near South Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Airports

Airports near South Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre, PA

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