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Dunmore, PA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Piper Allen

Working remotely from Dunmore

Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 14,123, Dunmore is a small town. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Worth the trade-offs? The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-...

9 replies 15 upvotes jobs
Deborah R.

Housing in Dunmore compared to Portland

Been meaning to ask this. I'm retired and With a population of 14,123, Dunmore is a small town. Household incomes average around $75,632 in Dunmore. The city has invested a lot in new development. Any advice would be great. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot ...

5 replies 8 upvotes housing
Everly M.

Best neighborhoods in Dunmore

I relocated for work and The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. With a population of 14,123, Dunmore is a small town. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not pe...

4 replies 15 upvotes best-worst
Mackenzie Jones

Job hunting in Dunmore -tips?

Anyone else feel this way? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What do you all think?

15 replies 5 upvotes jobs
Deborah R.

Dunmore is underrated, change my mind

Hi all, I've been here for 16 years and With a population of 14,123, Dunmore is a small town. Household incomes average around $75,632 in Dunmore. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young sin...

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Piper Allen

Most overrated things about Dunmore

The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Should I be concerned? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that...

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Riley Phillips

Dunmore is underrated, change my mind

Alright, I'm a 52-year-old chef and Median household income is $75,632, which feels about average for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. Appreciate any input. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit...

3 replies 1 upvotes living
Riley Phillips

What surprised you most about Dunmore?

I relocated for work and Rent is about $923/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 6.9%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of liv...

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Riley Phillips

Day-to-day life in Dunmore, PA

So, I'm a teacher here and Median household income is $75,632, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $923/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Has anyone de...

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