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Lackawanna, NY Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Nora Rogers

Just moved to Lackawanna, any tips?

Been meaning to ask this. My partner and I are It's a a small town city with about 19,779 people. The median home value here is around $126,500, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $48,185, which feels on the lower side for the area. You can expect to pay around $823 for rent he...

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Nora Rogers

Lackawanna in the winter -how bad?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a remote worker and With a population of 19,779, Lackawanna is a small town. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What would you do? Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's...

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Jeremiah Lopez

Anyone regret moving to Lackawanna?

So, We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $48,185, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's a a small town city with about 19,779 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of wo...

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Barbara G.

Best hidden gems in Lackawanna

I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $126,500 on average. You can expect to pay around $823 for rent here. Median household income is $48,185, which feels on the lower side for the area. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Property taxes are high but you ...

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Jonathan Lewis

Best apartments in Lackawanna under ?

I'm retired and Poverty rate is 16.9%, which is higher than I expected. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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true_carson24

Anyone regret moving to Lackawanna?

Been meaning to ask this. Been living here since 2023. With a population of 19,779, Lackawanna is a small town. Crime rate is something to consider -Lackawanna sits at 457.0 per 100K. Household incomes average around $48,185 in Lackawanna. Median household income is $48,185, which feels on the lower...

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Jonathan Lewis

Is Lackawanna good for remote workers?

Hello, I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Lackawanna sits at 457.0 per 100K. Household incomes average around $48,185 in Lackawanna. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Has anyone dealt with this? Th...

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