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Penfield, NY vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Penfield?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 11.0 years younger than in Penfield.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Penfield?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 59.8% less expensive than Penfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Penfield?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 1.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Penfield.

Things to do in Penfield?
Penfield, New York is found in Monroe county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Durand Eastman Beach to swimming at Penfield Beach Pool combined with shops like Eastview Mall and job prospects through Rochester Regional Health

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.

 Penfield, NYWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$101,250  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$317,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.98  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Penfield    3 Reviews

While Penfield, NY is a decent town, it is marred by gun clubs that ruin many quality of life issues, and that issue is unrestrained, destructive, harmful and health  More

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While Penfield is a decent town, but it is marred by gun clubs that ruin many quality of life issues, and that issue is unrestrained, destructive, harmful and health  More

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Over 17 years ago

I was raised in Penfield. Good schools, quiet, very low crime with superb county sheriff, easy commute to anywhere in the county, homes are very affordable, very nice  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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