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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Pocono, PA

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- The median age of a home in Wilkes-Barre is 51.3% older than the median age of a home in Pocono.
 Wilkes-Barre, PAPocono, PAUnited States
 Median Home Age78  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$312,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months17.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock67.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.54.9%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$22.8$11.0
 Homes Owned39.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock20.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented42.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Wilkes-Barre, PAPocono, PAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,990$1,840
 Studio Apartment$700  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,110$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,000  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,020$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,410  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Wilkes-Barre, PAPocono, PAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock2.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock10.9%3.6%
 Vacant Other11.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Wilkes-Barre, PAPocono, PAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9996.4%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99923.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99922.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock31.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9993.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock15.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.1%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.9%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, PAPocono, PAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock15.4%13.6%
 2000 to 20092.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock18.2%13.6%
 1980 to 19894.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock24.0%14.8%
 1960 to 19694.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock4.3%10.0%
 1940 to 194910.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock4.5%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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Fred · East Stroudsburg, PA
Developments
Over 10 years ago

I like many things about my move from NYC to Tannersville, PA. The country view and the open roads are GREAT. The cost of living here is lower than the city and there  More

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glenn · Tannersville, PA
Cons n a few Pros
Over 10 years ago

Sadly school and property taxes make this place next to impossible at the average local earnings rate. Supposedly PA has a ancient two tear tax structure that makes  More

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Donna · Swiftwater, PA
High Cost
Over 18 years ago

The cost of living out weighs the Income  More

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