
City vs city
Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Philadelphia, PA
| Wilkes-Barre | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,217 | 1,582,432 |
| Population growth (1 yr) | 0.2% | -0.7% |
| Median home value | $108,000 | $232,400 |
| Median rent | $939 | $1,323 |
| Household income | $47,970 | $60,698 |
| Unemployment | 8.3% | 8.4% |
| Bachelor's degree+ | 13% | 19% |
| State crime /100k | 1,589 | 1,589 |
Gold marks the better number on each line.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).
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