Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Curry Donut
Coffee Shop
Moon Shadows Coffee Express
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Splash Pad
Water Park
Bentley's of NEPA
Nightclub
Food and Drink (8) F
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Malacari's Ice Cream
Sweets
Nowhere Special
Bar
Shalimar
Bar
Pour House
Bar
S & J Grocery & Deli
Deli
Major League Sports Bar
Bar
Claire's
Bar
Carl's Bar
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Brook's Circle Bar
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Vino's Deli
Deli
Arrow Beer Distributing
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Beer Solutions
Beverages
Harry's Market
Deli
Hazle Beer & Deli
Deli
Fitness (1) F
Maximum Impact Sports Training
Gym
Shooting Starz Gymnastics
Gym
Kung Fu Training Center
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Carone's Market
Grocery Store
Carone's Market
Grocery Store
Weis Market
Grocery Store
Main Street Bakery
Bakery
Parks (11) F
Fairview Township Memorial Park
Park
Fairview Memorial Park
Park
Christ United Methodist Church Rec Area
Park
Wright Township Community Park
Playground
Wright Township Community Park
Park
Greater Hanover Recreation Area
Park
Wright Township Community Park
Park
D&L Trail Black Diamond Trailhead
Park
Miners Memorial Park
Park
Ashley Centennial Park
Park
Broadhead Avenue Playground
Park
St Judes Grove
Park
Nicholson Street Park
Park
Firemens Memorial Park
Park
Laurel Run Playground
Playground
Joseph Doztel Memorial Park
Park
Kennedy Park
Park
Community Peace Garden
Park
International Veterans Memorial Peace Park
Park
Shops (9) F
NEPA Geeks
Electronics
Baab Optical
Optician
Design Works
Hairdresser
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Economy Lumber
Home Improvement
Binghamton Hardware & Supply Corp.
Home Improvement
R.B. White Hardware
Home Improvement
Reilly Upholstery
Furniture
Clarke's Irish Imports & Floral Shop
Florist
Goodaz Hair & Beauty Supply
Beauty
A&R Building Supply
Home Improvement
Maureen's Floral
Florist
Newtown's Finest Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Speedmart
Convenience Store
Euphoria Salon For Men & Women
Hairdresser
Dollar General
Discount Store
Christian Clothing
Clothing
Spruce It Up Salon
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Raynor Door Sales
Home Improvement
Pet Wonderland
Pets
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Mountain Top.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Nanticoke Park and Ride Lot LCTA Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Mountain Top/Wilkes-Barre Park and Ride Lot LCTA Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Mountain Top is 100/100 - which is 3% higher than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B+

Mountain Top crime rates are 1,383 per 100k, which is 22% lower than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
1,163 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
220 crimes per 100k B+
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employment A+

The median income in Mountain Top is $84,731 - which is 54% higher than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$84,731 A
Unemployment Rate
1.6% A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Mountaintop Hose Company
Fire Station
Dr Lucas
Doctor
Karam Orthodontist
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Crestwood Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Triangle Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Zeigler Orthodontist
Dentist
Preston Hose Co. #3
Fire Station
Ashley Fire Department
Fire Station
Sugar Notch Fire & Hose Company #1
Fire Station
Sugar Notch Police Department
Police
CnS Dental Group
Dentist
Laurel Run Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Newtown Fire Co. #2 - North Station
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A
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housing A+

Mountain Top home prices are $210,500 - which is 26% higher than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$210,500 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
10% B+
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools A-

The Mountain Top graduation rate is 93% - which is 8% higher than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
68% B-
High School Grad. Rates
93% A
Elementary Schools (4) F
Fairview El Sch
St Jude School
High Schools (2) F
Crestwood Hs
Crestwood Secondary Campus
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ratings B

Mountain Top has an overall rating of 73% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes F
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Mountain Top, PA Area Guide

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Mountain Top Area Facts

  • Mountain Top has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Mountain Top crime rates are 22% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Mountain Top is 3% higher than the Pennsylvania average

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A Town of Mountains & Activities 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) Mountaintop, is a small town out of Luzerne County with a population of about 11,100 residents. There are convenient bus services; the average one-way commute is about 31.9 minutes. The cost of living is affordable and worth the pay with the quality of the homes in the area. One ...Read More of the reasons I chose to live here is the affordable housing market.

We get beautiful to die for weather here, summers are hot and pleasant. Occasionally we may get scattered showers and thunderstorms; however, they really do not last long. Winters are cold and carry about 35 inches of snow throughout the year.

Mountaintop, Pennsylvania is acquiring ground to the gateway to the Pocono Mountains, a fun recreational area to the north and east with skiing, water sports, indoor or outdoor swimming. There are museums that support industrial heritage, such as the Anthracite Complex and the Steam town National Historic Site, are excellent destinations of working historic preservation and education.

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Mountain Top? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Fairview Township Memorial Park
      Fairview Memorial Park
      Christ United Methodist Church Rec Area
      Wright Township Community Park
      Wright Township Community Park
      Greater Hanover Recreation Area
      Wright Township Community Park
      D&L Trail Black Diamond Trailhead

      Entertainment

      Splash Pad
      Bentley's of NEPA

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin' Donuts
      Burger King
      Domino's
      Arby's
      McDonald's
      Malacari's Ice Cream
      Nowhere Special
      Shalimar

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Mountain Top? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Mountain Top.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Mountain Top? The cost of living in Mountain Top is 100/100 - which is 3% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Mountain Top
      100

      same as average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Mountain Top? Mountain Top crime rates are 1,383, which are 22% lower than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      1,383 per 100k people

      41% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 73

      41% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -13%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Mountain Top? The median income in Mountain Top is $84,731 which is 54% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $84,73153% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $38,41929% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      66% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Mountain Top a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Triangle Pharmacy
      Crestwood Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Dr Lucas

      A+ Housing

      What are Mountain Top home prices? Mountain Top home prices are $210,500 - which is 26% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $210,50014% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $68228% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      89%

      40% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Mountain Top have good schools? The Mountain Top graduation rate is 93% - which is 8% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      68%

      42% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      28% higher than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Mountain Top a good place to live? Mountain Top has an overall rating of 73% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      73%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      10%

      1 total surveys

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