Lackawanna County, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
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
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
215,834 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,691 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$189,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$650 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$788 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Metro Area
3
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

Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 15 23
Feb 2 10 26
Mar 3 8 34
Apr 4 2 46
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 0 49
Nov 3 2 39
Dec 3 9 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 57% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (58%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, PA State Senate District 22, PA State House District 112, PA
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Schools

New Story
<1 miles, NE • 1 star
Mid Valley El Ctr
<1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Mid Valley Secondary Center
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Holy Cross High School
1 miles, SW • 5 star
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Colleges

Marywood University
1 miles, W • 1.9 star
Johnson College
2 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Moses Taylor Hospital
3 miles, W • 2.3 star
Regional Hospital of Scranton
3 miles, W • 1.4 star
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
3 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Lehigh Valley International Airport
55 miles, S • 1.4 star
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