Dickson City, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
6,022 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,343 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$184,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$553 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$751 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lackawanna County
4
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

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

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 15 24
Feb 2 11 26
Mar 3 9 35
Apr 4 3 46
May 4 0 56
Jun 5 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 0 49
Nov 3 2 39
Dec 3 10 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 59% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (60%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 2%

Schools

Mid Valley El Ctr
2 miles, SE 2.3 star
Mid Valley Secondary Center
2 miles, SE 3.2 star

Colleges

Johnson College
1 miles, SW 1.9 star
Marywood University
2 miles, S 1.9 star

Hospitals

Regional Hospital of Scranton
4 miles, SW 1.4 star
Moses Taylor Hospital
4 miles, SW 2.3 star
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
5 miles, SW 3.2 star

Airports

Lehigh Valley International Airport
57 miles, S 1.4 star