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Roaring Brook Township
  • Town in Pennsylvania
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Roaring Brook Township

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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      A
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      C+
    Roaring Brook Township is located in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,201. Roaring Brook Township is in Lackawanna County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Roaring Brook Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Roaring Brook Township there are a lot of parks. Many retirees live in Roaring Brook Township and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Roaring Brook Township are highly rated.
    About Roaring Brook Township...
    Population
    2,201
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $277,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,583
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      5%
    • Own
      95%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      50.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      152.3
      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
      16%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      6%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      19%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Roaring Brook Township

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $111,793
    National
    $69,021
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