East Side, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
367 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$39,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
66.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$114,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$592 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$595 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Carbon County
3
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Metro Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Carbon County
2
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 13 24
Feb 3 10 27
Mar 4 8 35
Apr 4 2 47
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 65
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 5 0 60
Oct 4 0 49
Nov 4 2 40
Dec 4 7 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (46%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, PA State Senate District 29, PA State House District 122, PA
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Schools

Freeland El/MS
7 miles, W • 1.4 star
Mmi Preparatory School
8 miles, W • 5 star
St Jude School
9 miles, NW
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Colleges

Hazleton Area Career Center
14 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
13 miles, W • 2.3 star
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
15 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Airports

Lehigh Valley International Airport
33 miles, S • 1.4 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
74 miles, S • 1.4 star
Harrisburg International Airport
80 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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