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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Jamestown, NY

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Are people in Jamestown older or younger than people in Wilkes-Barre?
- The Median Age in Jamestown is 2.1 years older than in Wilkes-Barre.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jamestown or Wilkes-Barre?
- Jamestown housing costs are 14.7% less expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jamestown or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of Jamestown is 3.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Wilkes-Barre.

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.

Things to do in Jamestown?
Jamestown is a city located in the south western corner of New York State on the shores of Chautauqua Lake. This dynamic town features many attractions for visitors including a variety of shopping options, art galleries and theaters. Outdoor lovers can also access local parks for swimming or boating on the lake during summertime.

 Wilkes-Barre, PAJamestown, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock28,818329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.12  Unlock26.38
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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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Reviews for Jamestown    2 Reviews
tori · Jamestown, NY
Beautiful surroundings
Over 17 years ago

I have lived all over this country and can say that Jamestown is a lovely old city. It has some problems common to small, rural cities in the northeast - lack of job  More

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Elaine · Jamestown, NY
Closed in feeling
Over 18 years ago

We have been out West several times and find that we like the wide open spaces. Here in New York the foothills are to close and not enough open  More

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