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

DOL Wage Violations in Wilkes-Barre (3)

Violations

$56,557

Back Wages Owed

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since 2005. Shows employers with back wage violations.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
CHAUCER PRESS INCORPORATED [OSHA]	-	-	18706	-	1	$27,934	$27,934	1
General Elevator Company, Inc.	-	-	18702	-	1	$25,233	$1,682	15
Superior Pools & Spas	-	-	18702	-	1	$3,391	$339	10