West Mountain, Scranton, PA
Living in West Mountain
Bikeability16
Walkability4
Commute90
Public Transit10
Affordability90
Public Safety79
Airports6
Hospitals36
Colleges77
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools30
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.4kPopulation+209 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
59%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Education
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income-$755 (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$149kMedian Home Value+$7.9k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$728Median Monthly Rent+$155 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas2%
Utility gas72%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Mountain
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Lackawanna County38
Property Crime in West Mountain
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Lackawanna County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (59%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump48%
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 West Mountain
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding39
Tornado8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Mountain, Scranton, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Mountain, Scranton, PA
Depaul School
1 miles, NE
All Saints Academy
1 miles, S
Nhs School
2 miles, E
Revival Baptist Christian School
2 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near West Mountain, Scranton, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Mountain, Scranton, PA
Regional Hospital of Scranton
3 miles, SE
Moses Taylor Hospital
3 miles, SE
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
3 miles, SE
Clarks Summit State Hospital
4 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near West Mountain, Scranton, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
56 miles, S
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
79 miles, NW