State House District 121, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
61,155 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,291 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$117,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$547 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$760 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Pennsylvania
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 14 24
Feb 2 9 27
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 4 2 39
Dec 3 7 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (53%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 3%

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Schools

Bear Creek Community CS
1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Wilkes-Barre Area CTC
5 miles, N • 3.2 star
Heights/Murray El Sch
7 miles, NW • 1 star
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Colleges

King's College
7 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Wilkes University
8 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
7 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
15 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Lehigh Valley International Airport
41 miles, S • 1.4 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
81 miles, S • 1.4 star
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