Meshoppen, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
402 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$149,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$462 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$775 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wyoming County
1
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

Wyoming County
1
Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 13 23
Feb 2 10 25
Mar 3 9 33
Apr 4 2 45
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 0 48
Nov 3 3 38
Dec 3 9 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 25%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, PA State Senate District 20, PA State House District 110, PA
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Schools

Mehoopany El Sch
2 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Tunkhannock HS
6 miles, S • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Keystone College
14 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Misericordia University
19 miles, S • 3.2 star
Clarks Summit University
20 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Tyler Memorial Hospital
4 miles, SE • 5 star
Endless Mountains Health Systems
19 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Regional Hospital of Scranton
24 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Airports

Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
58 miles, NW • 1 star
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
65 miles, N • 1 star
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