Wright Township, PA
Living in Wright Township
Bikeability2
Walkability10
Commute50
Public Transit3
Affordability50
Public Safety93
Airports10
Hospitals35
Colleges82
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools81
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.6kPopulation+5 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated
78%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black<1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate28%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$84kMedian Household Income+$9k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office29%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$207kMedian Home Value+$23k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$402Median Monthly Rent-$151 (2010–19)
85%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached96%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K5%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke5%
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas2%
Utility gas52%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wright Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in Wright Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 13 |
| Feb | 27 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 34 | 4 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 4 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wright Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding44
Tornado8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wright Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wright Township, PA
St Jude School
1 miles, W
Wyoming Valley Sda Elementary
4 miles, NW
Wilkes-Barre Mennonite School
7 miles, N
Mmi Preparatory School
8 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Wright Township, PA
Wilkes University
8 miles, N
King's College
9 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wright Township, PA
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
9 miles, N
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
10 miles, N
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
10 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
12 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Wright Township, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
17 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
40 miles, SE
Harrisburg International Airport
79 miles, SW