Blakely Borough, PA
Living in Blakely Borough
Bikeability16
Walkability18
Commute77
Public Transit27
Affordability81
Public Safety79
Airports6
Hospitals32
Colleges77
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools45
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.3kPopulation-401 (2010–19)
53 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
60%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over18%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate40%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector77%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office30%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$161kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$639Median Monthly Rent+$104 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied+8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K35%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas4%
Utility gas80%
Crime
Violent Crime in Blakely Borough
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Lackawanna County38
Property Crime in Blakely Borough
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Lackawanna County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 15 |
| Feb | 26 | 3 | 11 |
| Mar | 35 | 3 | 9 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blakely Borough
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding38
Tornado8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Blakely Borough, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Blakely Borough, PA
La Salle Academy
2 miles, SE
La Salle Academy
2 miles, SE
New Story
3 miles, S
Summit Christian Academy
3 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Blakely Borough, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Blakely Borough, PA
Regional Hospital of Scranton
6 miles, SW
Moses Taylor Hospital
6 miles, SW
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
6 miles, S
Clarks Summit State Hospital
7 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Blakely Borough, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
12 miles, SW
Lehigh Valley International Airport
58 miles, S
New York Stewart International Airport
77 miles, E