Laflin, PA

Living in Laflin

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 94
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 44
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 41
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Colleges 81
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Schools 70
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Residents

1.5k Population -17 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
47% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate27%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree21%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$88k Median Household Income +$21k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
95% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more15%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector67%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Sales and office22%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$205k Median Home Value +$29k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$844 Median Monthly Rent +$301 (2010–19)
88% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached15%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197957%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K23%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas3%
Utility gas58%

Crime

Violent Crime in Laflin

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24

Property Crime in Laflin

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (55%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump52%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 3 14
Feb 26 2 10
Mar 34 3 8
Apr 46 4 3
May 56 4 0
Jun 65 4 0
Jul 69 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 49 4 0
Nov 39 4 2
Dec 28 3 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Laflin

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding49
Tornado9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Laflin, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Laflin, PA

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New Story School
3 miles, W
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Wilkes-Barre Academy
5 miles, SW
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Genesis School
5 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Laflin, PA

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King's College
5 miles, SW
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Wilkes University
6 miles, SW
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Yeshivath Beth Moshe
10 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Laflin, PA

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Airports

Airports near Laflin, PA

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