18 discussions from residents and visitors
Random thought, Crime rate is something to consider -Wilkes-Barre sits at 594.3 per 100K. The median home value here is around $108,000, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $47,970 in Wilkes-Barre. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent i...
OK so It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I overthinking this?
Not sure if this has been asked before, but Military spouse here. Household incomes average around $47,970 in Wilkes-Barre. Rent is about $939/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $108,000 on average. With a population of 44,217, Wilkes-Barre is a smaller city. Honestly, I think it's ...
Random thought, My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is about average. Household incomes average around $47,970 in Wilkes-Barre. You can expect to pay around $939 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 44,217 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Peo...
Hey, I'm a 29-year-old nurse and With a population of 44,217, Wilkes-Barre is a smaller city. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cheers. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is ex...
Hey everyone, I'm originally from Phoenix and You can expect to pay around $939 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
OK so I'm a college student here and The median home value here is around $108,000, which is actually reasonable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I overthinking this? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a ...
Poverty rate is 17.4%, which is higher than I expected. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
Longtime lurker here, Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $47,970, which feels on the lower side for the area. With a population of 44,217, Wilkes-Barre is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitel...
Not sure if this has been asked before, but The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is about average. Poverty rate is 17.4%, which is higher than I expected. It's a a smaller city city with about 44,217 people. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Pro...
Hey everyone, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and It's a a smaller city city with about 44,217 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Anyone in a similar situation? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
Hello, Median household income is $47,970, which feels on the lower side for the area. Homes are going for about $108,000 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some getting used to. What do you all think?
Hey, My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $108,000 on average. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or wors...
Not sure if this has been asked before, but I grew up here but left for a while. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
Hello, Been living here since 2023. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $939 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast -some good, some not...
Hey folks, Median household income is $47,970, which feels on the lower side for the area. You can expect to pay around $939 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Wilkes-Barre sits at 594.3 per 100K. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is...
Longtime lurker here, Would love some local perspective. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
Hey, Poverty rate is 17.4%, which is higher than I expected. Median household income is $47,970, which feels on the lower side for the area. Rent is about $939/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food...
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