The Heights, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Living in The Heights
Bikeability43
Walkability85
Commute86
Public Transit46
Affordability100
Public Safety54
Airports8
Hospitals40
Colleges81
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.9kPopulation-218 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
51%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years39%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black11%
Caucasian61%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial6%
Education
Households
Family household51%
Householder living alone47%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$34kMedian Household Income+$8.7k (2010–19)
67%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K44%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector82%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van79%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked10%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$55kMedian Home Value-$40k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$595Median Monthly Rent+$129 (2010–19)
29%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached18%
1 unit, detached38%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K65%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K5%
$250K to $299K1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas3%
Utility gas62%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in The Heights
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in The Heights
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 15 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 10 |
| Mar | 35 | 3 | 9 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in The Heights
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding44
Tornado8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near The Heights, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near The Heights, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Wilkes-Barre Academy
0 miles, NE
Holy Redeemer HS
1 miles, NW
St Nicholas-St Mary's School
1 miles, W
Milford E Barnes Jr School
1 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near The Heights, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near The Heights, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
1 miles, N
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
2 miles, N
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
4 miles, E
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
16 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near The Heights, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
10 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
46 miles, SE
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
82 miles, NW