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Avoca, PA


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Avoca, Pennsylvania

Avoca, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne county, is 6 miles SW of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 91 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is located in the Scranton - - Wilkes - Barre - - Hazleton metropolitan area. Avoca has a population of 2,851.

The People and Families of Avoca

In Avoca, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Avoca had a median family income of $44,185.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Avoca Housing

Owners occupy 78% of the housing units in Avoca. On average, the construction date of housing in the town is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Avoca, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Avoca, PA

Comparing Avoca to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women86
Senior Citizens76
Well-Paid Single Men77
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
Median Family Income77
People in Middle Class or Better66
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use75
Working at Home57
Walking and Biking to Work32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Rents67
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Housing Recently Built12
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