Luzerne, PA

Living in Luzerne

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Bikeability 17
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Walkability 54
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Commute 96
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 66
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 42
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Colleges 81
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Schools 21
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Residents

2.8k Population -36 (2010–19)
51  y Median Age +12 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
43% Family Households -14% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate46%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household43%
Householder living alone52%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$36k Median Household Income +$4.9k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
95% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office28%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Walked5%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$88k Median Home Value +$5.1k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$452 Median Monthly Rent +$1 (2010–19)
46% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units9%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier40%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K53%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas2%
Utility gas69%

Crime

Violent Crime in Luzerne

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24

Property Crime in Luzerne

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump64%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 3 14
Feb 28 2 10
Mar 36 3 8
Apr 48 4 3
May 58 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 69 4 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 50 4 0
Nov 40 4 2
Dec 29 3 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Luzerne

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding44
Tornado8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Luzerne, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Luzerne, PA

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Cheder Menachem
0 miles, SW
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Genesis School
1 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Luzerne, PA

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King's College
3 miles, S
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Wilkes University
3 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Luzerne, PA

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Airports

Airports near Luzerne, PA

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