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Albemarle, NC vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Albemarle?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 4.9 years younger than in Albemarle.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Albemarle?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 15.3% less expensive than Albemarle housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Albemarle?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 3.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Albemarle.

Things to do in Albemarle?
Albemarle is a city located in Stanly County, North Carolina with an estimated population of 15,903 according to the 2019 census. This town offers residents plenty of outdoor activities such as trails for hunting and fishing plus multiple restaurants and shopping centers for visitors to explore.

Things to do in Wilkes-Barre?
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania sits within Luzerne county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Seven Tubs Natural Area to swimming at Kirby Park plus local food spots like Liquid Planet Bar & Grill.

 Albemarle, NCWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$43,231  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$150,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.35  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

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Over 18 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

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