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These days, finding an affordable place to live in the Wilkes-Barre area can be challenging. Home prices in Wilkes-Barre are now at a median cost of $96,527, lower than the Pennsylvania average of $222,630.
The average cost of rent is $806/mo in Wilkes-Barre, primarily driven by the current value of real estate in the Wilkes-Barre area. While nearly 55.11% of residents own their homes outright in Wilkes-Barre, 48.20% rent.
Housing affordability isn’t just about home prices, though. The average household income in Wilkes-Barre is $4,036 per month. Households that rent pay about 19.96% of their income on rent here. Wilkes-Barre's most expensive areas are in the western regions, while the cheapest areas are in the northern parts of the city.
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