At a Glance
Median Income
$39,257
$31,778 per capita
Home Value
$113,700
Zillow: $170,810
Median Rent
$758/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
352/100K
2,853/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Luzerne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Luzerne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Luzerne a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Luzerne residents earn a median household income of $39,257 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,778. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% 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 Luzerne is $113,700 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,810. Median rent is $758/month, with 28.5% 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 1941.
Safety & Crime
Luzerne reports 352 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,853/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.8% of adults in Luzerne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Luzerne has 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. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,720
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density3,831/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$39,257
Per Capita$31,778
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,700
Rent$758
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$170,810
Housing Units1,671
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent352/100K
Property2,853/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault247/100K
Burglary634/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation629 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute18 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Luzerne was founded in 1882.
The median home in Luzerne was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.2% 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.
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