Avoca
Avoca
About the neighborhood
Avoca features a variety of housing options, primarily consisting of charming two- and three-bedroom single detached homes along with some duplexes. The neighborhood includes numerous green spaces and parks, providing excellent opportunities to experience nature close to home. Pharmacy access is convenient, with easy availability of staple goods. A selection of restaurants is within close proximity, adding dining choices nearby. Commuting is made simple thanks to quick access to major highways like I-81, allowing ease of travel by car. This borough's blend of residences and natural areas creates a welcoming environment enriched with local amenities.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forDaycares
This area is great forNightlife
Characteristics
Transportation
The best transportation option in Avoca is very often driving. It is very easy to access a parking spot, and many real estate listings are a short car ride from the nearest highway, such as I-81. Traveling as a pedestrian is not very convenient for residents in this borough because carrying out daily needs is at times difficult without a vehicle. Avoca is also not very bicycling-friendly since riding is made arduous by the typically hilly terrain, and the cycling infrastructure is not very comprehensive.
Services
There are only a very small number of primary schools in Avoca and therefore they can be a very long trip away. In addition, this borough does not have any high schools. When it comes to eating, house buyers in Avoca commonly have to turn to a vehicle to access one of approximately 10 supermarkets. Nevertheless, getting to the nearest pharmacy and thus some basic food items is usually straightforward. There are also a few opportunities for those who value restaurants and cafes in close proximity.
Character
Avoca offers a variety of experiences for those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces. Even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this area with its approximately 10 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Main Street in particular offers a vast selection of nightlife. However, there are approximately 20 green spaces close by for residents to visit, including Pinchot State Forest, and they are very well-located, making it easy to access them.
Car friendly10.0
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly3.6
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly3.6
Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Restaurants4.8
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Groceries4.8
Variety of groceries within a short drive
Shopping3.2
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes2.2
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet0.0
Many sources of noise nearby
Nightlife5.6
Variety of bars within a short drive
Vibrant2.0
Calm atmosphere most of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $32,511
- Median Household Income
- $61,797
Housing Type
- 77.2% SINGLE DETACHED
- 3.9% SEMI DETACHED
- 13.5% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 2.8% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 2.7% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 77.2%
- Semi detached
- 3.9%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 13.5%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 2.8%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 2.7%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 46.1%
- 0 to 4
- 5.0%
- 5 to 9
- 4.4%
- 10 to 14
- 3.9%
- 15 to 19
- 3.3%
- 20 to 24
- 9.2%
- 25 to 29
- 4.4%
- 30 to 34
- 5.4%
- 35 to 39
- 4.8%
- 40 to 44
- 7.1%
- 45 to 49
- 9.3%
- 50 to 54
- 7.9%
- 55 to 59
- 7.0%
- 60 to 64
- 5.0%
- 65 to 69
- 6.6%
- 70 to 74
- 3.7%
- 75 to 79
- 8.8%
- 80 to 84
- 2.2%
- 85 and over
- 2.1%
Education Level
- 4.3% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 38.2% HIGH SCHOOL
- 29.7% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 12.3% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 11.8% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 2.7% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.5% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.5% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 4.3%
- High School
- 38.2%
- Some college, no degree
- 29.7%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 12.3%
- Bachelor's degree
- 11.8%
- Master's degree
- 2.7%
- Professional degree
- 0.5%
- PhD
- 0.5%
Commute Mode
- 1.9% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 91.6% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 1.9%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 91.6%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 6.4%
Comparable Listings in Avoca
1 RAILROAD STMOOSIC, PA 18507
N/A
N/A
0.34 SQ FT
Listing by Era One Source Realty
MLS® #: SC252818
SNAPDRAGON DRPITTSTON, PA 18641
N/A
N/A
0.38 SQ FT
Listing by Era One Source Realty
MLS® #: SC262159
SNAPDRAGON DRPITTSTON, PA 18641
5
5
2,781 SQ FT
Listing by Era One Source Realty
MLS® #: SC255700
3 ST. MARY'S VILLA ROADROARING BROOK TWP, PA 18444
N/A
N/A
24.78 SQ FT
Listing by Era One Source Realty
MLS® #: 23900
Pending
1250 S 1252 6THSCRANTON, PA 18504
6
4
2,950 SQ FT
Listing by Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Preferred Properties
MLS® #: SC253347
Pending
100 ERIE STMOOSIC, PA 18507
3
2
1,808 SQ FT
Listing by Luxe Homes Real Estate Llc
MLS® #: SC263415
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827 SPRING STMOOSIC, PA 18507
3
2
1,655 SQ FT
Listing by Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Preferred Properties
MLS® #: SC264936
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114 EVERHART STDUPONT, PA 18641
3
2
1,446 SQ FT
Listing by Century 21 Select Group - Blakeslee
MLS® #: PM-143290
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512 CENTER STDURYEA, PA 18642
3
2
1,900 SQ FT
Listing by The Hub Real Estate Group Scranton
MLS® #: SC264320
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