Damascus Township, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
3,698 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,990 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$246,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$701 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$792 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wayne County
1
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

Wayne County
1
Pennsylvania
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 16 22
Feb 3 12 24
Mar 4 10 33
Apr 4 2 45
May 4 0 56
Jun 5 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 5 0 60
Oct 4 0 48
Nov 4 3 38
Dec 4 11 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, PA State Senate District 20, PA State House District 111, PA
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Schools

Damascus Area Sch
3 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Sullivan West Elementary School
11 miles, E • 2.8 star
Honesdale HS
12 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Sullivan County Community College
24 miles, E • 1.4 star
Johnson College
32 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Wayne Memorial Hospital
11 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Catskill Regional Medical Center
20 miles, E • 2.3 star
Barnes-Kasson County Hospital
29 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Lehigh Valley International Airport
74 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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