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Bear Creek Village, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Luzerne County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
356 Population 187/sq mi density
$172,500 Median Income $62,458 per capita
$365,500 Home Value $282,186 Zillow
$1,750 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
436 Violent Crime/100K 3,533 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$172,500 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$365,500 home value, $1,750/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
436 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
72.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Bear Creek Village, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$172,500
130% above
$62,458 per capita
Home Value
$365,500
30% above
Zillow: $282,186
Median Rent
$1,750/mo
50% above
15.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
436/100K
15% above
3,533/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
72.2%
114% above
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Bear Creek Village Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bear Creek Village's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
230%
Home Value
130%
Rent
150%
Poverty
16%
Bachelor's
214%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
115%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bear Creek Village a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bear Creek Village residents earn a median household income of $172,500 , which is 130% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $62,458. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,474 business establishments, including 769 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bear Creek Village is $365,500 , 30% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,186. Median rent is $1,750/month, with 15.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Bear Creek Village reports 436 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,533/100K.

Education

72.2% of adults in Bear Creek Village hold a bachelor's degree or higher (114% above the national average). 99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bear Creek Village has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population356
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density187/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$172,500
Per Capita$62,458
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075

Housing

A+
Home Value$365,500
Rent$1,750
Ownership97.0%
Zillow$282,186
Housing Units188
Rent Burden15.0%

Crime

F
Violent436/100K
Property3,533/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,520 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+72.2%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+42.4%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute45 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16

Did You Know?

Bear Creek Village was founded in 1993.
The median home in Bear Creek Village was built in 1974.
18.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.