ZIP Code 18708, PA

Living in 18708

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Bikeability 29
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Walkability 9
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Commute 69
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Public Transit 27
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Affordability 55
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Public Safety 90
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 42
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Colleges 82
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Schools 63
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Residents

8.8k Population -1.1k (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
42% College-Educated +12% (2010–19)
77% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate25%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree16%

Households

Family household77%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$88k Median Household Income +$23k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more13%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector71%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Sales and office24%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation2%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$182k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$695 Median Monthly Rent +$221 (2010–19)
78% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier16%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke3%
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas65%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 18708

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24

Property Crime in 18708

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump51%

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 18708

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding44
Tornado8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 18708, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 18708, PA

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Rock Solid Academy
2 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 18708, PA

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Wilkes University
5 miles, SE
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King's College
5 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 18708, PA

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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 18708, PA

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