Luzerne, PA

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Population
2,744
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
612 ft
Median Home Value
$113,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$797/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$42,135
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Luzerne

Set just five miles north of Wilkes-Barre in the Wyoming Valley, Luzerne is a cozy, tight-knit borough of around 2,700 residents. Toby Creek runs right through town, giving a scenic, relaxed backdrop to the quiet residential streets. It offers newcomers an easygoing small-town pace where neighbors know each other, along with a quick commute to regional jobs, hospitals, and shopping centers across the valley.

Luzerne, PA municipal building, Sept. 2023

While the community grew out of the region's historic milling and mining era, today it has settled into a comfortable, family-friendly hometown. Main Street serves as the walkable hub of daily routines, lined with independent diners, local shops, and neighborhood businesses. Families are served by the Wyoming Valley West School District, and nearby parks and river trails give residents plenty of convenient spots to get outside and unwind.

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