Pringle, PA

Pringle, Pennsylvania

Pringle, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne county, is 15 miles SW of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 97 miles W 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. Pringle contains a population of approximately 991.

The People and Families of Pringle

In Pringle, about 51% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Pringle, which is home to many people who live alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pringle had a median family income of $43,750.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Pringle.

Pringle Housing

Pringle has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 81% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In Pringle, 95% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Pringle can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Pringle, PA

Comparing Pringle 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
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Pringle Almanac

Pringle Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Pringle Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Pringle residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Pringle, 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

Pringle Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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