Carbondale, PA
Living in Carbondale
Bikeability25
Walkability62
Commute68
Public Transit26
Affordability99
Public Safety50
Airports5
Hospitals34
Colleges74
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools49
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.5kPopulation-531 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black<1%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate41%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$7.1k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+12% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office20%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$91kMedian Home Value-$200 (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$536Median Monthly Rent+$104 (2010–19)
47%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units16%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier51%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas2%
Utility gas74%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Carbondale
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Lackawanna County38
Property Crime in Carbondale
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Lackawanna County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 17 |
| Feb | 25 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 34 | 3 | 10 |
| Apr | 45 | 4 | 3 |
| 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 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Carbondale
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding39
Tornado9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Carbondale, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Carbondale, PA
La Salle Academy
7 miles, SW
La Salle Academy
7 miles, SW
Summit Christian Academy
9 miles, SW
New Story
11 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Carbondale, PA
Clarks Summit University
11 miles, SW
Marywood University
12 miles, SW
University of Scranton
14 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Carbondale, PA
Wayne Memorial Hospital
13 miles, E
Clarks Summit State Hospital
13 miles, SW
Regional Hospital of Scranton
13 miles, SW
Moses Taylor Hospital
13 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Carbondale, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
20 miles, SW
Greater Binghamton Airport-Edwin A Link Field
50 miles, NW
Lehigh Valley International Airport
64 miles, S
New York Stewart International Airport
73 miles, E