Overview

Introduction to Exeter, Pennsylvania

Exeter, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne county, is 10 miles SW of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 95 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is in the Scranton - - Wilkes - Barre - - Hazleton area.

Exeter History

This region was originally inhabited by Native Americans. In 1769, settlers from Pennsylvania and Connecticut began fighting for control of the land, a conflict which came to be known as the Pennamite-Yankee War. The county of Luzerne was formed on September 25, 1786, from parts of Northumberland County. In the early days, coal mining and lumber were the primary industries in the area. The community of Exeter, which was named after the ancient English city of Exeter in Devon, was incorporated as a borough in 1884.

Exeter and Nearby Attractions

  • Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum
  • Scranton Iron Furnaces
  • Steamtown National Historic Site
  • Gouldsboro State Park
  • Carousel Water & Fun Park

Things To Do In Exeter

The industrial remains of Lackawanna Iron & Coal Company's stone blast furnaces can be found at the Scranton Iron Furnaces. Steamtown National Historic Site has artifacts which depict the history of main line steam railroading in the 19th and 20th centuries. Various collections of natural history, paleontology, and art memorabilia are housed in Everhart Museum. Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum showcases exhibits related to the mills, factories, and mines of Pennsylvania. Activities like fishing, hiking, swimming, boating, camping, and picnicking can be enjoyed at the Frances Slocum State Park, Gouldsboro State Park, and Hickory Run State Park. Other popular places to visit near Exeter are Carousel Water & Fun Park, and Knoebels Amusement Park.

Exeter Transportation

Air transportation is available from Wilkes-Barre / Scranton International Airport.

Exeter Higher Education

Nearby colleges include the King's College, Luzerne County Community College, Misericordia University, and Penn State Wilkes-Barre.

Demographics

People

Total Population5,603
Male Share of the Population51.4%
Female Share of the Population48.6%
Senior Citizens22.1%
Employed Population 16+2,368
Age of the Population47

Families

% of people married49.3%
Average household size2

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher19%
Median Earnings25+$39,142
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$32,130
Median Earnings With High School Degree$30,438

Wealth

Median Family Income$76,447
% Above Poverty Level86.7%
% Below Poverty Level13.3%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time17 minutes
% Working from Home6.2%
% Walking and Biking to Work2.5%
% Using Public Transportation0.7%

Housing

People Living Alone34.6%
Median Gross Rent$709
Median House Value$120,800

Ancestry

Italian34.3%
Irish24.2%
Polish20.6%
Slovak8.6%
English8.5%
Lithuanian8.3%
Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)7%
Welsh2.9%
Russian2.9%
Dutch1.9%
Canadian0.9%
Austrian0.7%
Hungarian0.6%
Ukrainian0.4%
Swedish0.3%
Arab0.2%
Lebanese0.2%
Iranian0.2%
German0.2%
Norwegian0.1%
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Exeter Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyLuzerne County
Standard Zip Codes18643
Phone Area Codes570
Time ZoneAmerica/New_York
Approximate Latitude41.37
Approximate Longitude-75.84

Exeter Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

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

StationWILKES BRE SCTN AP AVOCA
Distance4.6 miles
Jan Temp19 to 34 F
Apr Temp38 to 59 F
Jul Temp62 to 83 F
Oct Temp42 to 61 F
Annual Precip37.5 inches
StationPLEASANT MOUNT 1 W
Distance34.4 miles
Jan Temp10 to 28 F
Apr Temp31 to 52 F
Jul Temp54 to 76 F
Oct Temp34 to 56 F
Annual Precip48.8 inches
StationHAWLEY 1 E
Distance35.7 miles
Jan Temp13 to 34 F
Apr Temp33 to 57 F
Jul Temp57 to 80 F
Oct Temp36 to 61 F
Annual Precip41.6 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Pittston7,697$49,038
Swoyersville4,972$65,732
West Pittston4,772$59,311
West Wyoming2,692$78,650
Wyoming3,022$76,932
Yatesville617$73,750

Exeter Public Schools

Kennedy El Ctr
50 Penn Ave
ZIP: 18643
(570) 655-2146
Primary
Total Enrollment 164
Wyoming Area Sec Ctr
20 Memorial St
ZIP: 18643
(570) 655-2836
High
Total Enrollment 1120

Exeter Private Schools

Wyoming Area Catholic School
1690 Wyoming Ave
ZIP: 18643
Elementary
Total Enrollment 220
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