West Abington Township, PA
Living in West Abington Township
Bikeability1
Walkability4
Commute39
Public Transit2
Affordability43
Public Safety88
Airports5
Hospitals37
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools84
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
322Population+104 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
35%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate32%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone13%
Economy
$71kMedian Household Income+$24k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Sales and office16%
Service8%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked1%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$236kMedian Home Value+$56k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$725Median Monthly Rent+$37 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-24% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached96%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier40%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K24%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke8%
Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene45%
LP gas19%
Wood21%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Abington Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Lackawanna County38
Property Crime in West Abington Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Lackawanna County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 15 |
| Feb | 25 | 3 | 11 |
| Mar | 34 | 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 | 28 | 3 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Abington Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding57
Tornado12
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Abington Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Abington Township, PA
Our Lady of Peace School
4 miles, E
St Gregory's Early Childhood Center
4 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near West Abington Township, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Abington Township, PA
Clarks Summit State Hospital
3 miles, SE
Regional Hospital of Scranton
10 miles, SE
Moses Taylor Hospital
10 miles, SE
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
11 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near West Abington Township, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
13 miles, S
Lehigh Valley International Airport
62 miles, S
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
73 miles, NW