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Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania · ZIP 18702

Wilkes-Barre — ZIP 18702

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Wilkes-Barre (18702) scores 42/100 — Below Average for Wilkes-Barre. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $180K.

42OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share15%
Property crime share85%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index38/100
Avg math proficiency13%
Avg reading proficiency28%
Schools nearby5

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index62/100
Typical home value$180K
Median rent$1,401/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$180K

Median Rent

$1,401/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,616

Violent Crime

540

Property Crime

3,076

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Luzerne County, Pennsylvania (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Bear Creek Community CSKG–08604
31%
61%
Dr David W Kistler El SchKG–05961
13%
25%
Heights/Murray El SchKG–05838
9%
20%
G A R MS06–081,101
6%
24%
Dodson El SchKG–05522
4%
10%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

42,120

Median Income

$56K

Homeownership

60%

Median Age

39.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 18702 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 18702 has a school score of 38/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 18702 is approximately $180K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 18702 in Wilkes-Barre has an overall NeighborScore of 42/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.