Best Places to Live in Blakely, Pennsylvania

Small-industrial-city complex - Northeastern Pennsylvania, 40 miles from New York–New Jersey border. August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Blakely, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Pros

-Nearby recreation
-Cost of living
-Historic interest

Cons

-Economy
-Isolation
-Arts & culture

Local Listings in Blakely

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$177,000

782 Montdale Rd
Bed 3 | Bath 2 | 1872 SqFt

$39,900

806 S Valley Ave
Bed 3 | Bath 0 | 1428 SqFt

$159,900

135 7th St
Bed 3 | Bath 2 | 1800 SqFt

What Bert Has To Say About Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton Metro Area

The Scranton area is gaining some ground as a gateway to the Pocono Mountains, a recreational area to the north and east with skiing and watersports. Local museums focusing on industrial heritage, such as the Anthracite Complex and the Steamtown National Historic Site, are excellent models of working historic preservation and education. The location is isolated from big-city amenities and services. There is talk of reviving commuter rail passenger service into New Jersey, which could give the area a big boost as a residential area and base for telecommuters and small business. It will take some time, but perhaps the low cost of living and strategic location relative to major eastern markets will bring the area a long-awaited economic resurgence.

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QUICK FACTS

Real Estate: For Sale
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
County: Lackawanna County
Metro Area: Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton Metro Area
Political Ideology: Leaning liberal

Schools: See Local Schools

City: Blakely
Zip Codes: 18452
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 930 ft above sea level

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Blakely is 4.5% (U.S. avg. is 3.9%). Recent job growth is Positive. Blakely jobs have increased by 0.8%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Blakely's cost of living is 11.1% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Blakely's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Blakely, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

Lackawanna county voted Democratic in the previous five Presidential elections. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Blakely's population is 6,372 people. Since 2010, it has had a population decline of 4.3%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 26 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Blakely is $122,900. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been -1.1%. Check out the homes in the area

SCHOOLS

Blakely public schools spend $10,324 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.4 students per teacher in Blakely. More Education

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Housing Market in Blakely

It's not a good time to buy in Blakely. Home Appreciation is down -2.6% in the last 12 months. Browse Blakely Real Estate

The median home price in Blakely is $122,900. Browse Homes in this Range.

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