Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Population 41,329

Wilkes Barre is located in Luzerne County, PA. The population is 41,329, making Wilkes Barre the largest city in Luzerne County.

There are 8 public schools in Wilkes Barre with an average Homefacts rating of D+. The total crime rate for Wilkes Barre is moderate , and there are 0 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Wilkes Barre is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Wilkes Barre property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Wilkes Barre include Wilkes Barre Township, Kingston and Georgetown.

Wilkes Barre Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 16.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 67.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.7%

Crime Rate

7.1% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 103
  • Violent Crimes: 594
  • Robbery: 167
  • Burglary: 476
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 0 offenders in Wilkes Barre
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

135 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 2
  • Registered Polluters: 9
  • Superfunds: 16
  • Tanks & Spills: 108

Unemployment

High 6.8%
  • Pennsylvania unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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8 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 8 K-12 public schools in Wilkes Barre, PA and 6 private schools. Homefacts rates Wilkes Barre's schools as Below Average, with an overall D+ rating.
6 Private Schools

Holy Redeemer H.s.

Little People Daycare School South

Milford E Barnes Jr School

St Nicholas-st Mary's School

United Hebrew Institute

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Crime view details

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  • Good news! No offenders found in Wilkes Barre, PA.

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4 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Wilkes Barre, PA issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Wilkes Barre, PA issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $601
  • 1 Bedroom: $697
  • 2 Bedrooms: $854
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,104
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,185

Zip Codes

18701 18702 18703 18704 18705 18706 18707 18708 18709 18710 18711 18762 18764 18765 18766
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Environmental Hazards

135 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Wilkes Barre, PA has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Wilkes Barre, PA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.14 Average
    Wilkes Barre, PA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 26.6°
  • February 29.77°
  • March 39.8°
  • April 50.92°
  • May 60.67°
  • June 68.44°
  • July 73.11°
  • August 70.47°
  • September 64.07°
  • October 52.42°
  • November 42.02°
  • December 28.52°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Wilkes Barre, PA

Earthquakes
Wilkes Barre, PA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Wilkes Barre, PA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Wilkes Barre, PA has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Wilkes Barre, PA has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Wilkes Barre, PA: $31,248

Unemployment

Unemployment in Wilkes Barre is 6.8%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 48.10%
White Collar - 51.90%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Tom Wolf
  • Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr.
  • Sen. Patrick J. Toomey

City Representatives

  • Matthew Cartwright

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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7 Cemeteries view all

24 FCC Towers view all

9 Fire Stations view all

3 Hospitals view all

3 Libraries view all

4 Police Stations view all

8 Retirement Homes view all

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