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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs King of Prussia, PA

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- The median age of a home in Wilkes-Barre is 39.7% older than the median age of a home in King of Prussia.
 Wilkes-Barre, PAKing of Prussia, PAUnited States
 Median Home Age78  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$428,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months17.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock47.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.54.9%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$15.5$11.0
 Homes Owned39.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock8.8%11.2%
 Homes Rented42.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Wilkes-Barre, PAKing of Prussia, PAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,300$1,840
 Studio Apartment$700  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,590$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,000  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,330$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,410  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Wilkes-Barre, PAKing of Prussia, PAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock5.4%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.2%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other11.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Wilkes-Barre, PAKing of Prussia, PAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9996.4%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99923.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99922.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock2.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9993.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock38.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.1%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock9.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Wilkes-Barre, PAKing of Prussia, PAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock5.5%13.6%
 2000 to 20092.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock9.0%13.6%
 1980 to 19894.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock18.3%14.8%
 1960 to 19694.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock18.9%10.0%
 1940 to 194910.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock2.9%12.2%
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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 King Of Prussia    4 Reviews
Leslie · King of Prussia, PA
Log in process
Over 15 years ago

No comment...just trying to be able to answer another person's  More

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bob · Philadelphia, PA
King of Pussia
Over 16 years ago

KOP is what is wrong with America. Taxes may be low now, but we will pay for it later. No sidewalks, drive everywhere, no personality, no community, no  More

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Michael · King of Prussia, PA
Lowest Tasx Base in the 5 County area
Over 17 years ago

King of Prussia has the lowest taxes in the 5 county area. It is centrally located just 20 minutes from center City Philadelphia, a very good public transportation  More

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