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Census Tract 42079216900

Luzerne, Pennsylvania

FIPS 42079216900

Juniper

Census Tract 42079216900 is in the lowest 25% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 18% nationally for median rent.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$304,314

Lower than 59% of U.S. tracts
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.44×

Lower than 57% of U.S. tracts
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

24.9

Lower than 75% of U.S. tracts

The basics

Total Population

5,123

Median Age

53.6

Population Density

294.07

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$2,015

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.81%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Income

$72,028

Lower than 56% of U.S. tracts
Median Rent

$886

Lower than 82% of U.S. tracts

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

76.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

163.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

46.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

41.5

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

24.9

Lower than 75% of U.S. tracts

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

Census Tract 42079216900: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in Census Tract 42079216900?
The estimated median home value in Census Tract 42079216900 today is $304,314, lower than 59% of U.S. tracts.
How much is property tax in Census Tract 42079216900?
The median annual property tax in Census Tract 42079216900 is $2,015, an effective rate of 0.81% of home value.
Is Census Tract 42079216900 expensive to live in?
Homes in Census Tract 42079216900 cost about 3.44× the median household income, lower than 57% of U.S. tracts.
What is the average rent in Census Tract 42079216900?
The median gross rent in Census Tract 42079216900 is $886 a month, lower than 82% of U.S. tracts.
How many people live in Census Tract 42079216900?
Census Tract 42079216900 has a population of 5,123, about 294.07 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 53.6.
What is the weather like in Census Tract 42079216900?
Census Tract 42079216900 averages 46.6°F year-round, summer highs near 76.7°F, winter lows around 18.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 41.5 inches of snow a year.
Is Census Tract 42079216900 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
Census Tract 42079216900's FEMA National Risk Index score is 24.9 (lower than 75% of U.S. tracts). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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