Wilkes-Barre, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Luzerne County County

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

44,217 Population 6,455/sq mi density

$47,970 Median Income $25,581 per capita

$108,000 Home Value $171,246 Zillow

$939 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent

51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

594 Violent Crime/100K 2,092 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$47,970 median income, 4.9% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$108,000 home value, $939/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

594 violent crimes/100K (56% above avg)

C+

Education

2.6 / 5.0

19.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Colleges & Universities in Wilkes-Barre (2)

Wilkes University

Private Non-Profit · Graduate · 6,993 students

In-state: $42,286 Out-state: $42,286 Admit: 91%

King's College

Private Non-Profit · Graduate · 2,238 students

In-state: $42,600 Out-state: $42,600 Admit: 93%