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Whitehall, PA vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Whitehall?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 8.6 years younger than in Whitehall.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Whitehall?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 41.4% less expensive than Whitehall housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Whitehall?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 12.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Whitehall.

Things to do in Whitehall?
Whitehall borough, PA is an attractive suburb south of Pittsburgh home to numerous wonderful sights including Whitehall Community Park showcasing its distinctive landscape or Ross Park Mall hosting fun activities like ice skating; they organize vibrant events like Independence Day Festival each July.

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.

 Whitehall, PAWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$66,531  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$217,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.58  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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