Damascus Township, PA
Living in Damascus Township
Bikeability13
Walkability37
Commute40
Public Transit18
Affordability56
Public Safety99
Airports16
Hospitals44
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools85
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.6kPopulation-64 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
70%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate36%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$73kMedian Household Income+$25k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K22%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector64%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office23%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$189kMedian Home Value+$6.5k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$734Median Monthly Rent+$130 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached90%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke7%
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene28%
LP gas19%
Utility gas<1%
Wood22%
Crime
Violent Crime in Damascus Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Wayne County2
Property Crime in Damascus Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Wayne County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 3 | 17 |
| Feb | 25 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 33 | 4 | 11 |
| Apr | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 28 | 4 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Damascus Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding64
Tornado14
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Damascus Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Damascus Township, PA
New Hope Manor
20 miles, SE
The Center for Discovery
21 miles, E
St Peter's Regional School
21 miles, E
The Homestead School
23 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Damascus Township, PA
Marywood University
32 miles, SW
Clarks Summit University
32 miles, SW
University of Scranton
34 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Damascus Township, PA
Wayne Memorial Hospital
11 miles, SW
Catskill Regional Medical Center
20 miles, E
Barnes-Kasson County Hospital
29 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Damascus Township, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
40 miles, SW
New York Stewart International Airport
55 miles, E
Greater Binghamton Airport-Edwin A Link Field
56 miles, NW
Lehigh Valley International Airport
75 miles, S