Carbondale, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
8,820 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,592 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$118,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$547 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$580 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lackawanna County
4
Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lackawanna County
3
Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (55%) (43%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 17 23
Feb 3 12 25
Mar 3 10 34
Apr 4 3 45
May 4 0 56
Jun 5 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 0 48
Nov 4 2 39
Dec 3 12 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Carbondale El Sch
<1 miles, W · 2.8star
Carbondale Area JSHS
<1 miles, W · 3.7star
Fell CS
2 miles, NE · 3.2star
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Colleges

Clarks Summit University
11 miles, W · 1.4star
Johnson College
11 miles, SW · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Wayne Memorial Hospital
13 miles, E · 4.1star
Regional Hospital of Scranton
13 miles, SW · 1.4star
Moses Taylor Hospital
13 miles, SW · 2.3star
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Airports

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