Clarks Green, PA

Clarks Green, Pennsylvania

Clarks Green, Pennsylvania, in Lackawanna county, is 6 miles N of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 95 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Scranton - - Wilkes - Barre - - Hazleton metropolitan area. Clarks Green contains a population of approximately 1,630.

The People and Families of Clarks Green

In Clarks Green, about 71% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Clarks Green, at least compared to other towns of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clarks Green had a median family income of $74,250. The typical family in Clarks Green is better off than most in Pennsylvania. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Clarks Green. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In Clarks Green, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Clarks Green favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,300. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Clarks Green Housing

Clarks Green has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 89% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Pennsylvania, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Clarks Green, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Clarks Green strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Clarks Green, PA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes

Clarks Green Almanac

Clarks Green Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Clarks Green Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Clarks Green, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Clarks Green Colleges

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