Wilkes-Barre, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Luzerne County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
44,217
Population
6,455/sq mi density
$47,970
Median Income
$25,581 per capita
$108,000
Home Value
$184,986 Zillow
$939
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
432
Violent Crime/100K
1,568 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$47,970 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,000 home value, $939/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
432 violent crimes/100K (14% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Ghost Towns Near Wilkes-Barre (8)
These abandoned settlements are located within approximately 80 km (50 miles) of Wilkes-Barre. Ghost towns are former populated places that have been abandoned or significantly depopulated.
Alaska, Northumberland County
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Byrnesville
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Byrnesville
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Centralia
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Centralia
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Rausch Gap
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Rausch Gap
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Ricketts
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