Question 1

Is 18706 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

18706 (Wilkes-Barre) has a crime score of 50/100 based on publicly reported incidents. Crime rates are roughly average for the region.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 18706?

Accepted Answer

18706 has a school score of 100/100, based on state assessment proficiency rates for nearby public schools. Schools in this zip code perform significantly above state averages.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 18706?

Accepted Answer

The median home price in 18706 is approximately $179K, based on recent sales data from Zillow Research. Prices may vary significantly by property type and specific street.

Question 4

Is 18706 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

18706 has an overall NeighborScore of 70/100, calculated from crime rates (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%). This neighborhood scores in the moderate range overall.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Hanover Area JSHS	07–12	—	—	—
Hanover Area Memorial El Sch	05–06	—	—	—
Lee Park El Sch	03–04	—	—	—
Hanover Green El Sch	01–02	—	—	—
Lyndwood El Sch	PK–KG	—	—	—

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