Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705 has a population of approximately 14,395 and experiences a population change rate of -7.04%. The population density is 2,637.4 / sq mi .
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705 has a population of approximately 14,395 and experiences a population change rate of -7.04%. The population density is 2,637.4 / sq mi .
The median household income for Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705 is $54,891, with 6,442 households and an average household size of 2.38.
The median value of a home in Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705 is $136,400 with an appreciation rate of 17.70%. 55.83% of housing in the state is owned while 30.56% is rented.
The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705 is 78.1 %.
The unemployment rate in Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705 is 4.10%, and recent job growth is at 0.91%. Future job growth is projected at 35.49%.
The sales tax rate in Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705 is 6.00%, while the income tax rate is 3.07% .
School expenditures in Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705 are $17,203, and the school ratio is 15.8:1.
The average high temperature in July is 83.8 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 16.8 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 41.4 inches per year, with 37 inches of snow per year.