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Duryea, PA

Pennsylvania · Lackawanna County · Scranton--Wilkes-Barre Metro

Duryea is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 5,054. Residents earn $64,028 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
5,054 Population 914/sq mi density
$64,028 Median Income $31,605 per capita
$142,900 Home Value $191,765 Zillow
$1,056 Median Rent 28.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
163 Violent Crime/100K 2,138 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$64,028 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,900 home value, $1,056/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
163 violent crimes/100K (57% below avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $64,028
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $142,900
49% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 163/100K
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.7%
36% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,056
9% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.2%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.1%
14% higher than US avg

How Duryea Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,054
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density914/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 81%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,028
Per Capita$31,605
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$13,421M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$142,900
Rent$1,056
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$191,765
Housing Units2,267
Rent Burden28.9%

Crime

F
Violent163/100K
Property2,138/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault122/100K
Burglary530/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation553 ft (169 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.70

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute24 min
Broadband82.2%
EV Stations7
Libraries10

Is Duryea a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Duryea receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Duryea offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Duryea is $64,028, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. 14.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Duryea is $142,900, 49% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,056 per month. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Duryea is below the national average at 163 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,138 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Duryea experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches, including 45.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Duryea has a population of 5,054 with a density of 914 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles. The median age is 39.7 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 45.7% female and 54.3% male. The city is predominantly White (80.8%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.9% of residents. 5.5% of the population are veterans. 16.6% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 95.6% have health insurance coverage.

Population

5,054
Total Population
914
People / sq mi
39.7yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
2.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.3%
Female 45.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Duryea vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.9%
23% above US avg
Spanish 3.1%
77% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Duryea vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Duryea is $64,028, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,605 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,033, 28% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 5,565 business establishments, including 552 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.6, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 14.5% of workers work from home.

Income: Duryea vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,028
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,605
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
IRS Avg AGI$69,947
Gini Index0.456 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below US avg
Poverty Rate14.1%
14% above US avg
Establishments (County)5,565
County GDP$13,421M

Business (County)

Restaurants552
Healthcare776
Retail804
Manufacturing216

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,552
87% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.59%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.8 min
Drive Alone70.4%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home14.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Duryea is $142,900, 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $191,765, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 98.6% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,056 (9% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $996 for a one-bedroom to $1,225 for a two-bedroom apartment. 71.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,267 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1957. The average annual property tax is $6,552 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 28.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$142,900
49% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$191,765
Median List Price$260,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$260,000
$/Sq Ft$133
Homes Sold13
Sale-to-List Ratio98.6%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory8

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,056
9% below US avg
Rent Burden28.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.1%
Owner-Occupied71.1%
Renter-Occupied28.9%
Housing Units2,267
Median Year Built1957

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,552
87% above US avg
Effective Rate4.59%
In Duryea, 36.2% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.6% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.9% of residents, above the national average. 31.9% have high blood pressure. 26.9% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 20.1% report binge drinking. 29.7% are physically inactive, above the national average. 16.7% experience frequent mental distress. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,212. The dentist ratio is 1:1,239. 91.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.1 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Duryea vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.2%
13% above US avg
Diabetes10.6%
Heart Disease6.9%
High Blood Pressure31.9%
Asthma10.6%
COPD8.2%
Cancer6.5%
Kidney Disease3.2%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking26.9%
92% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.1%
Physical Inactivity29.7%
Mental Distress16.7%
Physical Distress15.5%
Short Sleep37.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.6%
Primary Care1:1,212
Dentists1:1,239
Mental Health1:325
Checkup Rate69.3%
Dental Visits58.4%
Premature Death9,256/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access91.7%
Healthcare Facilities776
Duryea has a violent crime rate of 163 per 100,000 residents, 57% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 122.2 per 100,000, robbery at 20.4, rape at 20.4. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,138 per 100,000, 9% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,527, burglary at 530, vehicle theft at 81 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 21 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Duryea receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Duryea vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent162.9/100K
57% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape20.4/100K
Robbery20.4/100K
Assault122.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,138.5/100K
9% above US avg
Burglary529.5/100K
Theft1,527.5/100K
Vehicle Theft81.5/100K
Arson40.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21
Traffic Accidents1
Avg Accident Severity2.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Duryea experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 45.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 553 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation553 ft (169 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density914/sq mi
Coordinates41.3513°N, 75.7761°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLackawanna County County
Nearest AirportWilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 45.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0423 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)17.0 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.28 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.23 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.7 / 100
Community Resilience85.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 112 km
Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 116 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 116 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 113 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 100 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 140 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 118 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 113 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 116 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 111 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 78 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 114 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 149 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 112 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 124 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 115 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 115 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 121 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 134 km
Jan 15, 1992 5 km NNE of Tuxedo Park, New York M2.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 1 224 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

230 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 100 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 38 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 97 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 86 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 57 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 96 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 67 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 22, 2023 EF2 87 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 56 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 13 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 11 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 63 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 49 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 64 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 40 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 48 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 51 km 0
Nov 8, 1996 EF2 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 16 MILE (7,896 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 16 MILE 7,896 55 km
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 19 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 22 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 43 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 64 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 27 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 50 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.6 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.4 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in

Duryea has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").

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Duryea is located in Lackawanna County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36% below the national average of 33.7%. 92.6% have completed high school. 8.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 51% of the vote, a 2.8-point margin. 82.2% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 7 EV charging stations. There are 10 public libraries serving the community. 776 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 70.4% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.3%
D 51%

Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21
Traffic Accidents1
Avg Accident Severity2.0 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.7%
36% below US avg
High School+92.6%
Graduate Degree+8.3%
School Test Score5.70
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density914/sq mi
Total Area2.2 sq mi
CountyLackawanna County County

Services

Broadband Access82.2%
Avg Download Speed128.4 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed6.6 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations7
Alt Fuel Stations8
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities776
Restaurants552
Retail Stores804

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.8 min
Drive Alone70.4%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home14.5%
Average costs for common services in Duryea. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $244 ($146–$390)
Specialist Visit $342 ($195–$537)
Urgent Care Visit $195 ($98–$342)
Emergency Room Visit $2,147 ($781–$4,880)
Dental Cleaning $127 ($73–$195)
Dental Filling $244 ($146–$390)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $44 ($24–$73)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $73 ($49–$117)
Brake Pad Replacement $293 ($146–$488)
Tire Rotation $39 ($20–$73)
New Tires (Set of 4) $586 ($390–$976)
Battery Replacement $195 ($98–$342)
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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $98 ($59–$146)
Electrician (Per Hour) $88 ($49–$137)
HVAC Repair $390 ($146–$781)
HVAC System Install $6,832 ($3,904–$11,712)
Roof Repair $976 ($390–$1,952)
Roof Replacement $8,784 ($5,368–$14,640)
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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,464 ($488–$3,416)
Divorce (Contested) $14,640 ($4,880–$29,280)
DUI Defense $4,880 ($1,952–$9,760)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,464 ($781–$2,928)
Will Preparation $488 ($195–$976)
Trust Preparation $2,440 ($976–$4,880)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $24 ($15–$44)
Women's Haircut $54 ($29–$98)
Hair Coloring (Full) $146 ($73–$244)
Manicure $24 ($15–$44)
Pedicure $39 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour) $78 ($49–$127)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $4.00 ($2.93–$5.37)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.42 ($2.44–$4.88)
Loaf of Bread $3.71 ($2.44–$5.37)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.39 ($2.93–$6.34)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.37 ($3.90–$7.32)
Rice (per lb) $0.98 ($0.59–$1.76)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $137 ($78–$244)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $68 ($29–$146)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $68 ($39–$117)
Internet (Monthly) $68 ($39–$98)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $63 ($29–$98)
Cable TV (Monthly) $83 ($49–$146)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $195 ($73–$488)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,952 ($1,171–$3,416)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $68 ($29–$127)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $15 ($7.81–$24)
Car Registration (Annual) $98 ($29–$244)
Driver's License Renewal $29 ($15–$73)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,171 ($586–$2,440)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $976 ($488–$1,952)
After-School Care (Monthly) $390 ($195–$683)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $49 ($24–$98)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $976 ($390–$2,440)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $12,200 ($4,880–$29,280)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $59 ($29–$98)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $98 ($49–$195)
Dog Grooming $59 ($29–$98)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $39 ($20–$73)
Dog Spay/Neuter $293 ($146–$488)
Cat Spay/Neuter $195 ($98–$390)
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Top Industries in Lackawanna County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance 20,267 890 $56,517 1.44
Retail Trade 11,259 797 $34,443 1.15
Manufacturing 10,209 220 $64,929 1.27
Accommodation & Food Services 8,148 571 $21,721 0.91
Transportation & Warehousing 7,189 178 $49,052 1.73
Administrative & Waste Services 4,633 258 $43,065 0.80
Educational Services 3,910 69 $53,706 1.93
Construction 3,717 458 $73,536 0.72
Wholesale Trade 3,690 250 $69,936 0.95
Finance & Insurance 3,412 289 $88,593 0.86
Other Services 3,045 478 $36,898 1.03
Professional & Technical Services 2,658 479 $76,197 0.39
Arts & Entertainment 1,472 79 $26,198 0.89
Management of Companies 1,406 57 $82,309 0.85
Information & Technology 970 53 $69,299 0.53
Real Estate 855 176 $48,977 0.56
Utilities 335 12 $113,740 0.90

Radio Stations near Duryea

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
97.9x WBSX-FM rock MP3 80 kbps
WVIA-HD3 "Chiaroscuro Channel" Scranton, PA jazz, public radio AAC 128 kbps
VMFM 91.7 college, college radio AAC 64 kbps
NEPA's ESPN Radio sports AAC+ 48 kbps

National Parks Near Duryea

48 national parks and monuments found near Duryea.

ParkTypeFee
Allamuchy Mountain State Park State Park Free
Appalachian National Scenic Trail National Scenic Trail Free
Archbald Pothole State Park State Park Free
Beltzville State Park State Park Free
Big Pocono State Park State Park Free
Chenango Valley State Park State Park Free
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park State Park Free
Delaware Canal State Park State Park Free
Delaware Canal State Park State Park Free
Delaware River Access State Park State Park Free
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area National Recreation Area $10
Frances Slocum State Park State Park Free
Glens Natural Area State Park Free
Gouldsboro State Park State Park Free
Hickory Run Boulder Field Natural Area State Park Free
Hickory Run State Park State Park Free
Lackawanna State Park State Park Free
Lake Superior State Park State Park Free
Lehigh Gorge State Park State Park Free
Locust Lake State Park State Park Free
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River National Wild and Scenic River Free
Memorial Lake State Park State Park Free
Mount Pisgah State Park State Park Free
Nescopeck State Park State Park Free
Newtown Battlefield State Park State Park Free
Nockamixon State Park State Park Free
Oquaga Creek State Park State Park Free
Osmun Forest State Park Free
Paulinskill Valley Trail State Park Free
Pequest River Grny State Park Free
Promised Land State Park State Park Free
Prompton State Park State Park Free
Ralph Stover State Park State Park Free
Recreation Area State Park Free
Ricketts Glenn State Park State Park Free
Salt Springs State Park State Park Free
Steamtown National Historic Site National Historic Site Free
Stephens State Park State Park Free
Swartswood State Park State Park Free
Swatara State Park State Park Free
Tobyhanna State Park State Park Free
Tuscarora State Park State Park Free
Two Rivers State Park State Park Free
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River Scenic & Recreational River Free
Voorhees State Park State Park Free
Washington Crossing State Park Free
Washington Crossing State Park State Park Free
Worlds End State Park State Park Free

Museums in Duryea

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
HOPE HORN GALLERY�ART MUSEUM$240,201,889
SORDONI ART GALLERYART MUSEUM5704084325$116,646,619
CONTEMPORARY GALLERYART MUSEUM5703486211$105,682,611
MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY ARBORETUMARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER5709614788$105,682,611
MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY ART GALLERIESART MUSEUM5703486278$105,682,611
SUCACI GALLERYART MUSEUM5703486211$105,682,611
MACDONALD GALLERYART MUSEUM$83,993,611
PAULY FRIEDMAN ART GALLERYART MUSEUM$83,993,611
LINDER GALLERYART MUSEUM$39,368,546
EVERHART MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY SCIENCE & ARTNATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM5703467186$667,129
WYOMING HISTORICAL AND GEOLOGICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION5708236244$257,657
LACKAWANNA AND WYOMING VALLEY RAIL HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION$173,369
LACKAWANNA HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION7173443841$145,817
ELECTRIC CITY TROLLEY MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM300 CLIFF ST5709636590$93,686
MEADOW RUN-MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION5708218992$82,449
ANTHRACITE HERITAGE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM5709634804$76,923
TIMMY'S TOWN CENTERCHILDREN'S MUSEUMTHE MALL AT STEAMTOWN 300 LACKAWANNA AVENUE5703411511$48,510
SUSQUEHANNA RIVER ARCHAEOLOGICAL CENTERHISTORY MUSEUMPO BOX 126075657960$42,653
WYOMING COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION5708365303$25,075
ARCHBALD BOROUGH HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
DUNMORE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION5705581060
ENDLESS MOUNTAINS NATURE CENTERARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER1309 VOSBURG RD5708363835
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC MEMORIAL ASSN OF SCRANTONHISTORY MUSEUM
GRAND ARMY-REPUBLIC MEMORIALHISTORY MUSEUM6308977221
HOT DOG HALL OF FAMEGENERAL MUSEUM5708255303
HOUDINI MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM1433 N MAIN AVENUE5703425555
HUBER BREAKER PRESERVATION SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
JERMYN HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
JOHN LOUIS POPPLE SPORTS HALL OF FAMEGENERAL MUSEUM25 FREDERICK STREET
MASLOW COLLECTIONGENERAL MUSEUM2300 ADAMS AVE5703486211
MOUNTAIN TOP HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
MUSEUM OF ANTHRACITE MININGGENERAL MUSEUM22 BALD MOUNTAIN RD5709634804
NANTICOKE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION5702581367
NATHAN DENISON HOUSEHISTORIC PRESERVATION5702885531
OLD FORGE COAL MINEHISTORIC PRESERVATION
PLYMOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION5707795840
SCHULMAN GALLERYART MUSEUM
SCRANTON IRON FURNACESGENERAL MUSEUM5709634804
STEAMTOWN MUSEUM ASSOCIATIONGENERAL MUSEUM
STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITEHISTORIC PRESERVATION5703405192
SWETLAND HOMESTEADHISTORIC PRESERVATION5706932740
WEST PITTSTON HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Duryea

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
SCRANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY500 VINE STREET0.0327,918
BACK MOUNTAIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY96 HUNTSVILLE RD0.0173,432
OSTERHOUT FREE LIBRARY71 SOUTH FRANKLIN ST0.0159,154
ABINGTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY1200 WEST GROVE STREET0.0159,000
HOYT LIBRARY284 WYOMING AVE0.085,496
PITTSTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY47 BROAD ST0.071,854
MILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY495 EAST MAIN ST0.052,628
MARIAN SUTHERLAND KIRBY LIB35 KIRBY AVENUE0.052,285
TUNKHANNOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY220 W. TIOGA ST.0.049,426
VALLEY COMMUNITY LIBRARY739 RIVER ST0.044,249
PLYMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY107 WEST MAIN ST0.036,202
WEST PITTSTON LIBRARY200 EXETER AVE0.030,830
TAYLOR COMMUNITY LIBRARY710 SOUTH MAIN STREET0.028,756
WYOMING FREE LIBRARY358 WYOMING AVE0.022,615
FACTORYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY163 COLLEGE AVENUE0.08,238
DALTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY113 EAST MAIN ST0.07,300

Farmers Markets in Duryea

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abington Farmers Market12055 Rose Drove
Back Mountain Farmers MarketGrounds of Back Mountain Memorial Library
Co-Operative Farmers Market900 Barring Avenue07/15/2019 to 11/20/2019Mon: 12:00 PM-6:00 PM;Wed: 12:00 PM-6:00 PM;Fri: 12:00 PM-6:00 PM;YesVisit
Essential Eating Farmers Market 515 Northern Boulevard (Rt. 6/11)Visit
Pittston City Farmers Market35 Broad Street
South Side Farmers' MarketAlder Street and Cedar Avenue05/12/2018 to 10/06/2018Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;YesVisit
The University of Scranton Farmer's Market 159 Cedar Ave.Visit
Wilkes-Barre Farmers MarketPublic SquareVisit
Wyoming County Cooperative Farmers MarketRoute 29, South

Breweries in Duryea

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bar At The Patch Inc TheBarbecue, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounges, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Cocktail Lounge Restaura110 W Grove St5703413510
Beer SuperBrewery485 Scott St5708238788
Breaker Brewing CompanyBrewery and Gastropub, Brewery787 E Northampton St5703929078Visit
Dublin's Pub & GrillCocktail Lounges, Bars / Taverns, Scranton Bars, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Barbecue, Pub, Restaurants &501 S Main Ave5705580558
Hotel SunCocktail Lounges, Travel & Leisure, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Scranton Rooming and Boardin410 Cedar Ave5703445097, 5703444785Visit
Kaps TapsBars, Cocktail Lounges, food and drink, Restaurant, Restaurants, drinking, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Ba301 Main St5704513010
Kings RestaurantBreweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounges, Restaurants, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Cocktail Lounge Resta49 S Mountain Blvd5704745464
Moran's PubBars, Cocktail Lounges, food and drink, Restaurants, drinking, Breweries & Brew Pubs, recreation, Co501 N Bromley Ave5703471755
Morganz Pub & EateryBars, American Restaurant, Brewery, and Pub Greenridge, Restaurants, American Restaurant, Brewery, a315 Green Ridge St(570) 344-8300, 5703448300Visit
Quent's Corner PubDunmore Pa, Restaurants & Bars, Restaurants, Dunmore Restaurants, Barbecue, Breweries & Brew Pubs, C233 E Drinker St5709615510
Rep's PlaceBarbecue, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounges, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Cocktail Lounge Restaura2225 Jackson St5703425197
Shady Side TavernTake Out Restaurants, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Carry-out Food, Pizza, Bar & Grill Restaur3600 Sr 309 Highway5706759683
Susquehanna Brewing CompanyBreweries, Food & Drink635 S Main St5706543557
The Lion BreweryBrewery700 N Pennsylvania Ave
Wilkes Barre Clay Products CoClay Brick Common Brick & Brick Face, Natural Stone, Beer & Beverages, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Buildi140 Dilley St5.70E+09

Ski Resorts Near Duryea

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Montage Mountain Resort 9.0 7 594 $53 December - March Yes Yes

Pharmacies in Duryea

2 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
FAMILY PRESCRIPTION COUNTER 335 MAIN STREET 570-457-6789
WEIS MARKETS 70 PHOENIX STREET 570-451-6390

Cell Towers in Duryea

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
Blair Hill Cell Site - 2 mi SW of SRs 2018 & 2017TOWER98
DALLAS CELL SITE - 397 COUNTRY CLUB ROADTOWER82
Shadow Brook Drive (96097)GTOWER81
Intersection of Route 29 with Route 309 (96081)GTOWER79
(Mayfield) 1537 GREENFIELDMTOWER61
State Route 29 (96085)LTOWER61
West Mountain Cell Site - 2 mi SW of RTs 307 & 9TOWER61
JACKSON STREET 307 AND PA TURNPIKE NORTHEAST EXT (2619)GTOWER56
IVY PARK ROAD (2655)GTOWER56
(Brier Mountain) 2 MILES SW OF I/S RT. 292 & RT. 29LTOWER55
(Brier Mountain) 2 MILES SW OF I/S RT. 292 & RT. 29LTOWER55
OSTERHOUT Cell Site - Approx. 2 mi S of RT 6 inTOWER41
OSTERHOUT Cell Site - Approx. 2 mi S of RT 6 inTOWER41

Fire Stations in Duryea

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Excelsior Hose Company #2798 Foote AVEVolunteer570-457-2233
Germania Hose Company435 Foote AVEVolunteer570-451-3750

Bridges in Duryea

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
CulvertConcrete1998539,718F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19831291,245F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete195925050P

Amtrak Stations in Duryea

2 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Scranton, PA30 Lackawanna AvenueBUS
Wilkes-Barre, PA47 South Washington StreetBUS

Superfund Sites Near Duryea

2 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
ARCHBALD POWER STA170 POWER BOULEVARDLACKAWANNA
ARCHBALD POWER STA170 POWER BOULEVARDLACKAWANNA

Airports Near Duryea

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lehigh Valley International AirportABEMedium Airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International AirportAVPMedium Airport
Air Haven AirportSmall Airport
Air-List-Ads AirportSmall Airport
Ashlawn AirportSmall Airport
Beltzville AirportSmall Airport
Benton AirportSmall Airport
Bloomsburg Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Boden AirportSmall Airport
Braden AirparkSmall Airport
Bradford County AirportSmall Airport
Broadt Personal Use AirportSmall Airport
Bugs AirportSmall Airport
Bullfly UltralightportSmall Airport
Carrar Farm AirportSmall Airport
Cash Creek AirportSmall Airport
Cavage Personal Use AirportSmall Airport
Chambers AirportSmall Airport
Charles G. Kalko AirportSmall Airport
Cherry Ridge AirportSmall Airport
Cherry Valley AirportSmall Airport
Cider FieldSmall Airport
Cosklos Elkview AirportSmall Airport
Countryside AirportSmall Airport
Cuatros Vientos AirportSmall Airport
Deer Meadows AirstripSmall Airport
Double D Skyranch AirportSmall Airport
Dwight's Delight AirportSmall Airport
East Penn AirportSmall Airport
Flying Dollar AirportSmall Airport
Flying M AerodromeSmall Airport
Gap View AirportSmall Airport
Giffin AirportSmall Airport
Grayce Farms AirportSmall Airport
Grover AirportSmall Airport
Hallett's AirportSmall Airport
Hazleton Municipal AirportHZLSmall Airport
Hi-Vu AirportSmall Airport
Hiawatha AirportSmall Airport
J P Reilly AirportSmall Airport
Jake Arner Memorial AirportSmall Airport
Jugtown Mountain AirportSmall Airport
Kellachows AirportSmall Airport
Kirkwood AirparkSmall Airport
Lake AirportSmall Airport
Lars/Private AirportSmall Airport
Lazy J. Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Luke AirportSmall Airport
Malinchak Private AirportSmall Airport
Markle AirportSmall Airport

Police Stations in Duryea

30 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Avoca Police Department752 Main Street
Dunmore Police Department
Exeter Borough Police Department1101 Wyoming Avenue
Forty Fort Police Department1271 Wyoming Avenue
Jenkins Township Police Department48 Colonel Jenkins Drive
Jessup Police Station
Kingston Police Department500 Wyoming Avenue
Luzerne Police Station144 Academy Street
Moosic Police Department606 River Street
Nanticoke Police Department
Old Forge Police Department310 South Main Street
Olyphant Police Department
Pennsylvania State Police
Pennsylvania State Police
Pennsylvania State Police Training Center1989
Police Services
Rice Township Police Department
Scranton Police Department100 South Washington Avenue
Scranton Police Headquarters
State Police Barracks
State Police Headquarters
Sugar Notch Police Department742 Main Street
Swoyersville Police Dept
Taylor Police Department120 Union Street
Throop Borough Police201 Charles Street
University PoliceMulberry Street
West Pittston Borough Building
Wilkes University Public Safety Center140 South Main Street
Wilkes-Barre City Police Headquarters15 North Washington Street
Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department150 Watson Street

Grocery Stores in Duryea

5 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Dollar Tree 6722Other50 Village Ctr
In And Out 1Convenience Store828 N Main St
Komensky's MarketSpecialty Store412 Main St
UnimartConvenience Store708 Main St
Weis Markets 156Supermarket70 Phoenix St

Treatment Centers in Duryea

15 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
A Better Today IncSubstance Abuse570-825-1442
A Better Today IncSubstance Abuse570-344-1444
A Better Today IncSubstance Abuse570-996-9603
Burke CenterMental Health570-240-4774
Childrens Service Center of - Wyoming ValleyBoth570-825-6425
CleanSlate CentersSubstance Abuse570-904-6000
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Servs Inc - Outpatient ServicesSubstance Abuse570-961-1997 x212
Moses Taylor Hospital - Senior Mental HealthMental Health570-770-6395
Scranton Counseling CenterBoth570-348-6100 x3205
TPALS - Turning Point Alt Living SolutionsSubstance Abuse570-820-0589
TPALS - Turning Point Alt Living SolutionsSubstance Abuse570-880-7614
Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center - Veterans AffairsBoth570-824-3521 x27738
Wright Center for Community HealthBoth570-343-2383
WY Valley Alc and Drug Servs Inc - Alcohol and Drug Services IncSubstance Abuse570-820-8888
Wyoming Valley Alc and Drug Servs IncSubstance Abuse570-820-8888

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Frequently Asked Questions About Duryea

What is the population of Duryea?

Duryea has a population of 5,054 residents and is located in Pennsylvania. The population density is 914 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.7 years. The population is 45.7% female and 54.3% male.

Is Duryea expensive to live in?

Duryea has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 97.6 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $64,028, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $142,900 (49% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,056 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Duryea safe?

Duryea is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 163 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,138 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Duryea receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Duryea?

Duryea has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches, with 45.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Duryea?

The job market in Duryea is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,033. There are 5,565 business establishments in the area, including 552 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 14.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Duryea?

The median home value in Duryea is $142,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $191,765. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,056. Fair market rent is $996 for a 1-bedroom and $1,225 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 71.1%. The average annual property tax is $6,552.

How are the schools in Duryea?

Schools in Duryea score 5.7 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 21.7% of adults in Duryea hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.6% have completed high school. 8.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Duryea?

The obesity rate in Duryea is 36.2% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 26.9% of adults are smokers. 29.7% are physically inactive. 91.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,212.

What is transportation like in Duryea?

The average commute in Duryea is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 70.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 14.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Duryea?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Duryea is 80.8% White. 96.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.1% speak Spanish. 5.5% of the population are military veterans. 16.6% of residents have a disability. 95.6% have health insurance coverage.

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