Avoca Borough, PA
Living in Avoca Borough
Bikeability1
Walkability3
Commute84
Public Transit1
Affordability88
Public Safety85
Airports6
Hospitals37
Colleges84
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.6kPopulation-54 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate38%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector76%
Self-employed<1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office25%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$113kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$548Median Monthly Rent+$84 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier52%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke2%
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene22%
LP gas3%
Utility gas56%
Crime
Violent Crime in Avoca Borough
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in Avoca Borough
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 15 |
| Feb | 26 | 2 | 10 |
| Mar | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Avoca Borough
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding49
Tornado9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Avoca Borough, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Avoca Borough, PA
Holy Rosary Elementary School
2 miles, NW
Triboro Christian Academy
2 miles, N
Pa Treatment & Healing - Scranton
4 miles, NE
Milton Eisner Yeshiva High School
6 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Avoca Borough, PA
Yeshivath Beth Moshe
6 miles, NE
University of Scranton
6 miles, NE
Marywood University
9 miles, NE
King's College
9 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Avoca Borough, PA
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
7 miles, NE
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
7 miles, SW
Regional Hospital of Scranton
7 miles, NE
Moses Taylor Hospital
7 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Avoca Borough, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
50 miles, S
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
82 miles, NW