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Glassboro, NJ vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Glassboro?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 5.3 years older than in Glassboro.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Glassboro?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 55.5% less expensive than Glassboro housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Glassboro?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 8.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Glassboro.

Things to do in Glassboro?
Glassboro, NJ is an attractive town southeast of Camden home to numerous wonderful sights including Rowan University Arboretum displaying tranquil grounds and gardens or Chestnut Branch Park ideal for picnicking; they organize vibrant events like Glassboro Craft Beer & Music Festival each June.

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.

 Glassboro, NJWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$71,608  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$286,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.02  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Glassboro    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

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Glassboro is home to one of the fastest growing universities in the country. We've lived here for years and have seen it get better every year. They have an  More

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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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