Kelayres, PA

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Population
413
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
1,753 ft
Median Home Value
$118,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$821/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$49,539
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Kelayres

Tucked away on Broad Mountain in northeastern Pennsylvania, Kelayres is a quiet, close-knit village of around 500 residents. Locals pronounce the name "Key-lar-es," and the neighborhood sits directly beside McAdoo in Schuylkill County. The community has deep roots in the area's coal-mining heritage, and today it offers a peaceful residential atmosphere surrounded by wooded hills and scenic mountain ridges.

Entering Kelayres, PA from south, June 2023

Families here are part of the Hazleton Area School District, with younger children attending McAdoo-Kelayres Elementary and Middle School just down the street. Daily errands, shopping, and dining usually take residents into McAdoo or nearby Hazleton, keeping essentials within a quick drive. With local bus links connecting through Hazleton and Schuylkill County, Kelayres offers an easy, affordable spot for anyone looking for a slower pace in the mountains.

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