Luzerne, PA
Living in Luzerne
Bikeability17
Walkability54
Commute96
Public Transit20
Affordability100
Public Safety66
Airports7
Hospitals42
Colleges81
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools21
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.8kPopulation-36 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age+12 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
43%Family Households-14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate46%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household43%
Householder living alone52%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$36kMedian Household Income+$4.9k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office28%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked5%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$88kMedian Home Value+$5.1k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$452Median Monthly Rent+$1 (2010–19)
46%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier40%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K53%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas2%
Utility gas69%
Crime
Violent Crime in Luzerne
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in Luzerne
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 3 | 14 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 10 |
| Mar | 36 | 3 | 8 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Luzerne
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding44
Tornado8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Luzerne, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Luzerne, PA
Cheder Menachem
0 miles, SW
Genesis School
1 miles, S
Jenny Lynn Elementary
1 miles, S
Good Shepherd Academy
1 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Luzerne, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Luzerne, PA
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
1 miles, S
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
2 miles, SE
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
5 miles, SE
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
15 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Luzerne, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
10 miles, E
Lehigh Valley International Airport
50 miles, SE
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
79 miles, NW