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What's it really like living in Wilkes-Barre?

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 exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Thoughts? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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Addison Gray
glad someone said it
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