Congressional District 8, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
765,141 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,602 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$197,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$655 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$810 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pennsylvania
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pennsylvania
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 14 24
Feb 2 10 27
Mar 3 8 35
Apr 4 2 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 0 49
Nov 3 1 39
Dec 3 8 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 50% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (51%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 3%

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Schools

EverGreen El Sch
4 miles, N • 4.1 star
Wallenpaupack South El Sch
5 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Jefferson El Sch
7 miles, NW • 4.6 star
North Pocono MS
7 miles, W • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Marywood University
13 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Fortis Institute-Scranton
14 miles, NW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Geisinger-Community Medical Center
13 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Moses Taylor Hospital
14 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Regional Hospital of Scranton
14 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Wayne Memorial Hospital
17 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Lehigh Valley International Airport
48 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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