State House District 85, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
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
65,684 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,206 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$202,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$570 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$668 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 11 26
Feb 2 8 29
Mar 3 6 37
Apr 3 1 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 63
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 4 1 41
Dec 3 5 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 3%

Schools

Monroe Twp El Sch
4 miles, S 4.1 star
West Snyder El Sch
4 miles, NW 3.2 star

Colleges

Susquehanna University
14 miles, E 3.7 star
Bucknell University
20 miles, NE 4.1 star

Hospitals

Sunbury Community Hospital
21 miles, E 3.2 star
Evangelical Community Hospital
21 miles, NE 4.1 star
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital
24 miles, W 4.1 star

Airports

Harrisburg International Airport
42 miles, S 1.4 star
Lehigh Valley International Airport
89 miles, SE 1.4 star