Living in Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Luzerne · Census data 2020–2024
Luzerne has 2,723 residents with a median age of 49.3. The median household income is $42,135 (46% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $113,900, the median rent is $797/month.
Luzerne at a glance
- Population
- 2,723
- Median age
- 49.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $42,135State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $113,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $797/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 58.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Luzerne a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 19.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Luzerne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Luzerne the median home value is $113,900, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $797 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,109 a month in housing costs.
Luzerne median household income
The median household income in Luzerne is $42,135 and the income per person is $33,199. 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Luzerne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,570
- Owner-occupied
- 58.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.1%
- Vacant
- 10.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 1.94
Luzerne demographics
- Population
- 2,723
- Median age
- 49.3
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 27%
- Households
- 1,399
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Luzerne ›
Education in Luzerne
16.9% of adults 25 and older in Luzerne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Luzerne
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Drive alone
- 72.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.4%
Luzerne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luzerne | 2,723 | $42,135 | $113,900 | $797 |
| Pringle | 803 | $55,625 | $127,200 | $1,137 |
| Courtdale | 678 | $82,750 | $159,500 | $1,000 |
| Swoyersville | 5,048 | $71,555 | $148,300 | $744 |
| Forty Fort | 4,252 | $74,432 | $173,000 | $998 |
| Kingston | 13,397 | $55,347 | $172,900 | $1,038 |
| Edwardsville | 4,932 | $44,866 | $123,200 | $1,069 |
| Trucksville | 2,042 | $60,469 | $217,500 | $1,133 |
| Larksville | 4,255 | $56,942 | $146,300 | $1,091 |
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What is the median household income in Luzerne, PA?
The median household income in Luzerne is $42,135, 46% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Luzerne?
The median home value in Luzerne is $113,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Luzerne?
The median gross rent in Luzerne is $797 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is Luzerne, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 19.9%.
What is the median age in Luzerne?
The median age in Luzerne is 49.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Luzerne?
The average commute to work in Luzerne is 20 minutes; 14.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Luzerne?
The unemployment rate in Luzerne is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Luzerne?
16.9% of adults in Luzerne have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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