West Falls, PA
Living in West Falls
Bikeability19
Walkability57
Commute37
Public Transit21
Affordability78
Public Safety96
Airports5
Hospitals41
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools78
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
373Population-148 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age
29%College-Educated+14% (2010–19)
57%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate35%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$5.1k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-10% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government16%
Private sector69%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office26%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van82%
Walked5%
Worked at home13%
Housing
$145kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$517Median Monthly Rent+$184 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached84%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194918%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K5%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene40%
LP gas16%
Utility gas4%
Wood12%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Falls
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Wyoming County6
Property Crime in West Falls
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Wyoming County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump69%
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 | 56 | 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 Falls
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding60
Tornado11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Falls, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Falls, PA
Eihab School
2 miles, NW
Endless Mountains Christian Academy
8 miles, NW
Holy Rosary Elementary School
9 miles, SE
Triboro Christian Academy
9 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near West Falls, PA
Keystone College
9 miles, NE
Misericordia University
9 miles, SW
Clarks Summit University
10 miles, E
University of Scranton
11 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Falls, PA
Clarks Summit State Hospital
7 miles, E
Tyler Memorial Hospital
10 miles, NW
Regional Hospital of Scranton
11 miles, E
Moses Taylor Hospital
11 miles, E
Airports
Airports near West Falls, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
11 miles, SE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
59 miles, S
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
72 miles, NW