Parsons, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Living in Parsons
Bikeability
20
Walkability
44
Commute
82
Public Transit
27
Affordability
100
Public Safety
72
Airports
7
Hospitals
41
Colleges
81
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
22
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
9.3k
Population
+716 (2010–19)
41 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
62%
Family Households
+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black5%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$47k
Median Household Income
+$12k (2010–19)
85%
Above Poverty
21 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector80%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$102k
Median Home Value
+$12k (2010–19)
2%
Built 2000 or Later
$630
Median Monthly Rent
+$121 (2010–19)
50%
Owner-Occupied
-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached18%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier50%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke2%
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas2%
Utility gas72%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Parsons
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in Parsons
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump58%
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 Parsons
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding44
Tornado8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Parsons, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Parsons, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Wilkes-Barre Academy
2 miles, SW
Little People Daycare School
2 miles, W
Graham Academy
2 miles, W
Holy Redeemer HS
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Parsons, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Parsons, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
1 miles, W
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
2 miles, E
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
3 miles, W
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
14 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Parsons, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
8 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
47 miles, SE
Greater Binghamton Airport-Edwin A Link Field
66 miles, N
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
83 miles, NW