Freeland, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
3,830 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,810 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$97,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$563 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$731 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Luzerne County
3
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

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

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (52%) 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 2 13 23
Feb 2 10 27
Mar 4 8 35
Apr 4 2 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 65
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 5 0 60
Oct 4 0 49
Nov 4 2 40
Dec 4 7 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Freeland El/MS
<1 miles, E · 1.4star
Mmi Preparatory School
<1 miles, SW · 5star
Drums El/MS
6 miles, W · 2.8star
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Colleges

Hazleton Area Career Center
6 miles, W · 1.4star
Luzerne County Community College
13 miles, N · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
6 miles, SW · 2.3star
St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital
14 miles, SW · 4.1star
Blue Mountain Hospital
16 miles, S · 2.3star
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
16 miles, NE · 1.4star
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Airports

Harrisburg International Airport
73 miles, SW · 1.4star
Trenton Mercer Airport
77 miles, SE · 1.4star
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