Avoca, PA

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Population
2,551
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
812 ft
Median Home Value
$185,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$986/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$63,478
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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Tucked right between Scranton and Wilkes-Barre in the Greater Pittston area, Avoca offers quiet, small-town living with quick access to the region’s larger hubs. Named after a village in Ireland, this cozy borough features walkable residential streets, local neighborhood eateries, and an easy commute thanks to nearby highways. Having the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport right on the eastern edge makes travel simple, and local students attend the Pittston Area School District. It is a practical, close-knit community that makes settling into northeastern Pennsylvania feel like home.

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