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Pringle, PA


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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):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 9%Pringle Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Pringle, PA

Comparing Pringle 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 Population910
Senior Citizens88
Well-Paid Single Men76
Well-Paid Single Women75
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married35
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better76
Median Family Income76
People Above Poverty66
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use75
Walking and Biking to Work33
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents55
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Housing Recently Built12
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