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Luzerne
  • Suburb in Pennsylvania
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Luzerne

#14 in Best Places to Live in Luzerne County
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Luzerne is a suburb of with a population of 2,721. Luzerne is in Luzerne County. Living in Luzerne offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Luzerne there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Residents of Luzerne tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Luzerne are above average.
    About Luzerne...
    Population
    2,721
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $93,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $627
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      39%
    • Own
      61%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      71.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      106.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      641.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      6%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      19%
    • 65+ years
      24%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      2%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      10%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      37%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      41%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in Luzerne

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $40,674
    National
    $69,021
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