Preston 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 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
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
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
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
962 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,667 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$221,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$634 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$719 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.0% 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 18 21
Feb 3 12 24
Mar 3 11 32
Apr 4 3 44
May 4 0 55
Jun 5 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 4 4 37
Dec 3 12 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Preston Sch
1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Hancock Junior-Senior High School
10 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Hancock Elementary School
10 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Susquehanna Community El Sch
12 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Keystone College
28 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Clarks Summit University
28 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Johnson College
30 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Barnes-Kasson County Hospital
12 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Wayne Memorial Hospital
20 miles, S • 4.1 star
Endless Mountains Health Systems
22 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
70 miles, NW • 1 star
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