Bear Creek Village, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
356 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
72.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$172,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
44 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$365,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,058 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,333 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Luzerne County
3
Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Luzerne County
3
Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 13 24
Feb 3 9 27
Mar 3 8 34
Apr 4 2 46
May 4 0 56
Jun 5 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 5 0 60
Oct 4 0 49
Nov 4 2 39
Dec 4 8 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 63% of residents leaning left and 33% leaning right.

Liberal (63%) (33%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 37%
Hillary Clinton 59%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, PA State Senate District 29, PA State House District 121, PA
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Schools

Bear Creek Community CS
1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Wilkes-Barre Area CTC
6 miles, N • 3.2 star
Fairview El Sch
7 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Colleges

King's College
8 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Wilkes University
8 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
8 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
16 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Lehigh Valley International Airport
40 miles, S • 1.4 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
80 miles, S • 1.4 star
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