Livability Score

82
/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 (1) F
Hideaway Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sage Coffeehouse & Tea Garden
Coffee Shop
Lotz's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Majestic Theater
Theatre Arts
Schuylkill County Council for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Anthracite Philharmonic
Theatre Arts
Strike Zone
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (4) C+
Pike Street Deli
Deli
Pep's Pub & Hotel
Bar
Encounters Tavern
Bar
Jackson Street Pub
Bar
Crystal Bar
Bar
American Sons of Italy Club
Bar
Scanlan Beverage
Beverages
Brennan's
Beverages
PA State Liquor Store
Alcohol
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
The Wooden Keg Tavern
Bar
Big Jack's Brewers' Outlet
Alcohol
Sam's Corner Deli
Deli
Domino's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
The Wooden Keg Tavern
Bar
Trippin Billie
Bar
Rumors
Bar
Something Sweet
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Sarge's Lounge & Deli
Bar
Maroons Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
M&M Neighborhood Bar & Grill
Bar
The 2nd Story
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Xtreme Fitness
Gym
Pottsville Golden Glove Center
Gym
Martz Hall
Gym
Hidden River Clubhouse
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Weis
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Peace Frog
Health Food
GIANT® Food Store
Grocery Store
Bake Shop VI
Bakery
Momma Millies Bakery
Bakery
Katchur's Funnel Cakes
Bakery
Adelphia Seafood
Seafood
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Boyer's Food Market Pottsville
Grocery Store
Redner's
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Parks (4) A+
John L. Miller Memorial Playground
Park
Francis E. Lubinsky Playground
Park
Taylor Street Park
Park
Joseph Coppola Memorial Park
Park
Schoentown American Fire Co. Field
Park
Bacon Street Park
Park
1st Street Playground
Playground
General George Joulwan East Side Park
Park
Savory Street Park
Park
Jalappa Playground
Playground
Barefield Park
Park
Henry Clay Park
Park
Dunn Street Playground
Park
Admiral Boone Park
Park
Main Street Playground
Playground
Timothy Freed Park
Park
Bunker Hill Playground
Playground
Daubert / Smith Playground
Playground
John Siney Community Park
Park
Yuengling Bicentennial Park and Gardens
Park
12th Street Playground
Playground
JFK Recreation Complex
Park
Railway Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Shops (1) F
Abdo's Furniture
Furniture
Tina's Technique
Beauty
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Moore's
Shoes
B & K Fasteners
Home Improvement
Reading Foundry & Supply
Home Improvement
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Kohl's
Department Store
Fish & Beyond
Pets
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Fairlane Village Mall
Mall
Super Shoes
Shoes
Boscov's
Department Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Trio Salon
Hairdresser
Brok-Sel
Convenience Store
Chizmar's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Dollar General
Discount Store
Klingaman's Office Products
Electronics
Marguerite's Antiques & Collectibles
Furniture
Lisa's Floral Expressions
Florist
ET Trophy Shop
Gift Shop
Heaven and Earth Salon and Spa
Hairdresser
Goodwill Book Store
Books
Juliette Bridals By Ivana
Clothing
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commute B+

Of all people who commute, 5.2% take public transportation in Port Carbon.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations D-
Union Station
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.2% B
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Port Carbon is 87/100 - which is 11% lower than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A+

Port Carbon crime rates are 871 per 100k, which is 51% lower than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
733 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
138 crimes per 100k A+
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employment B-

The median income in Port Carbon is $50,798 - which is 7% lower than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$50,798 F
Unemployment Rate
2.1% A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Port Carbon Police Department
Police
Matthew C. Sophy, D.O.
Doctor
Goodwill Fire Company #1
Fire Station
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
East End Fire Company
Fire Station
Palo Alto Police Department
Police
Schoentown Fire
Fire Station
East Norwegian Township Emergency Squad
Ambulance Station
Mechanicsville Fire Company
Fire Station
Citizens Fire Company of Palo Alto
Fire Station
Pottsville Neurology Clinic
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Kidney Care Specialists
Clinic
Mill Creek Dental
Dentist
Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street
Hospital
East Norwegian Township Fire Company
Fire Station
A Woman's Care
Doctor
Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill South Jackson Street
Hospital
LVHN Center for Counseling Services
Doctor
LVPG Family Medicine - St. Clair
Doctor
Phenoix Fire Company # 2
Fire Station
Phoenix Fire Co. No. 4
Fire Station
Complete Injury Care
Doctor
Good Will Fire Company #4
Fire Station
Pottsville Police Station
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing A+

Port Carbon home prices are $81,500 - which is 51% lower than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$81,500 F
Home Appreciation Rate
10% B+
Home Affordability
1.6x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Port Carbon graduation rate is 82% - which is 4% lower than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Elementary Schools (0) F
Saint Clair Area El/Ms
Assumption Bvm School
Gillingham Charter School
Perception Early Learning Center
Lengel Ms
Clarke El Ctr
High Schools (0) F
Gillingham Charter School
Pottsville Area Hs
Blue Mountain Hs
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  • Port Carbon has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Port Carbon crime rates are 51% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Port Carbon is 11% lower than the Pennsylvania average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      John L. Miller Memorial Playground
      Francis E. Lubinsky Playground
      Taylor Street Park
      Joseph Coppola Memorial Park
      Schoentown American Fire Co. Field
      Bacon Street Park
      1st Street Playground
      General George Joulwan East Side Park

      Entertainment

      Majestic Theater
      Schuylkill County Council for the Arts
      Anthracite Philharmonic
      Strike Zone

      Food & Drink

      Pike Street Deli
      Pep's Pub & Hotel
      Encounters Tavern
      Jackson Street Pub
      Crystal Bar
      American Sons of Italy Club
      Scanlan Beverage
      Brennan's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Port Carbon? Of all people who commute, 5.2% take public transportation in Port Carbon.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Port Carbon? The cost of living in Port Carbon is 87/100 - which is 11% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Port Carbon
      87

      13% less expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Port Carbon? Port Carbon crime rates are 871, which are 51% lower than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      871 per 100k people

      63% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 115

      63% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      672%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Port Carbon? The median income in Port Carbon is $50,798 which is 7% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $50,7988% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,04713% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      56% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Port Carbon a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Matthew C. Sophy, D.O.

      A+ Housing

      What are Port Carbon home prices? Port Carbon home prices are $81,500 - which is 51% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $81,50056% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $56341% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      82%

      28% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Port Carbon have good schools? The Port Carbon graduation rate is 82% - which is 4% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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