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Mountain Top, PA vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Mountain Top?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 9.0 years younger than in Mountain Top.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Mountain Top?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 51.6% less expensive than Mountain Top housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Mountain Top?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 4.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Mountain Top.

Things to do in Mountain Top?
Mountain Top, PA is a small town located in Luzerne County. It has a population of about 10,000 people and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. It is home to several state parks, including Hickory Run State Park and Frances Slocum State Park.

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.

 Mountain Top, PAWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$90,893  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$263,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.53  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Mountain Top    2 Reviews
Abhd · Mountain Top, PA
Drs And Nurses Living in Mountain Top PA
Over 17 years ago

I feel that the prices of food at the Grocery Store in Mountain Top is because of the many residents who are High Paid Doctors and Nurses who do not care about their  More

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Abhd · Mountain Top, PA
Drs And Nurses Living in Mountain Top PA
Over 17 years ago

I feel that the prices of food at the Grocery Store in Mountain Top is because of the many residents who are High Paid Doctors and Nurses who do not care about their  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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