Wilkes-Barre Area School District, PA
Living in Wilkes-Barre Area SD
Bikeability38
Walkability60
Commute85
Public Transit44
Affordability91
Public Safety66
Airports8
Hospitals40
Colleges84
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools41
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
59kPopulation-1.1k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black10%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate40%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector78%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$90kMedian Home Value+$900 (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$600Median Monthly Rent+$147 (2010–19)
46%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached16%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier43%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke2%
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas65%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wilkes-Barre Area SD
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in Wilkes-Barre Area SD
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 13 |
| Feb | 27 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| 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 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wilkes-Barre Area SD
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding50
Tornado9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wilkes-Barre Area School District, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wilkes-Barre Area School District, PA
Wilkes-Barre Academy
6 miles, NW
Holy Redeemer HS
7 miles, W
St Nicholas-St Mary's School
7 miles, W
Wilkes-Barre Mennonite School
8 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Wilkes-Barre Area School District, PA
King's College
7 miles, NW
Wilkes University
8 miles, NW
Yeshivath Beth Moshe
14 miles, N
Misericordia University
15 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wilkes-Barre Area School District, PA
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
5 miles, NW
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
7 miles, NW
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
8 miles, NW
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
15 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Wilkes-Barre Area School District, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
10 miles, N
Lehigh Valley International Airport
41 miles, SE
Trenton Mercer Airport
81 miles, SE