Providence, Scranton, PA
Living in Providence
Bikeability23
Walkability51
Commute81
Public Transit29
Affordability100
Public Safety48
Airports6
Hospitals34
Colleges77
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools49
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
26kPopulation+2.6k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black3%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$6k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$122kMedian Home Value+$6.3k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$707Median Monthly Rent+$215 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units12%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier42%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas2%
Utility gas74%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Providence
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Lackawanna County38
Property Crime in Providence
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Lackawanna County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (59%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump47%
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 | 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 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Providence
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding38
Tornado8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Providence, Scranton, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Providence, Scranton, PA
Nhs School
1 miles, S
Revival Baptist Christian School
1 miles, S
Depaul School
1 miles, W
The Lutheran Academy Scranton
1 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Providence, Scranton, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Providence, Scranton, PA
Regional Hospital of Scranton
2 miles, S
Moses Taylor Hospital
3 miles, S
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
3 miles, S
Clarks Summit State Hospital
5 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Providence, Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
8 miles, SW
Lehigh Valley International Airport
56 miles, S
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
80 miles, NW