Wilkes-Barre, PA
Living in Wilkes-Barre
Bikeability48
Walkability73
Commute84
Public Transit53
Affordability97
Public Safety59
Airports8
Hospitals40
Colleges81
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools16
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
41kPopulation-728 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age
17%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
57%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black12%
Caucasian61%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate41%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income+$8.4k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector80%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$75kMedian Home Value-$2.6k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$584Median Monthly Rent+$140 (2010–19)
37%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached18%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier49%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K53%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas72%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wilkes-Barre
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in Wilkes-Barre
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump54%
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 Wilkes-Barre
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding44
Tornado8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wilkes-Barre, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wilkes-Barre, PA
Wilkes-Barre Academy
1 miles, SE
Holy Redeemer HS
1 miles, SW
St Nicholas-St Mary's School
1 miles, SW
Little People Daycare School
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Wilkes-Barre, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wilkes-Barre, PA
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
1 miles, NE
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
2 miles, NW
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
3 miles, E
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
16 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Wilkes-Barre, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
10 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
47 miles, SE
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
82 miles, NW