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Bethlehem township, PA vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Bethlehem township?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 8.9 years younger than in Bethlehem township.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Bethlehem township?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 66.5% less expensive than Bethlehem township housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Bethlehem township?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 9.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Bethlehem township.

Things to do in Bethlehem township?
Bethlehem Township is located in eastern Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley region and offers its residents a peaceful suburban lifestyle with easy access to larger cities such as Philadelphia or New York City via major highways.

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.

 Bethlehem township, PAWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$104,167  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$380,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.27  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Bethlehem Township    1 Reviews
Lynn · Bethlehem, PA
Huge change over the last 10 years
Over 17 years ago

I am a transplant from San Diego, CA. I first moved here in 1997 and left to go back to San Diego in 2003. I have since moved back here to Bethlehem (as of August  More

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Reviews for Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews
Lynn · Kingston, PA
Born and raised
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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michael · Willington, CT
Former King's Student
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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