These diverse communities feature everything from busy cities to quiet riverside villages to peaceful mountain towns and sprawling rural landscapes. The Valley Communities offer a wide range of natural splendor, an abundance of history and culture, four seasons of family-friendly activities and way more local pizza than you could ever imagine.
Greater Wilkes-Barre claims a rich history of industry, culture and progress as one of NEPA’s most-recognizable communities dating back to its founding in the mid-18th century.
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Greater Scranton is one of NEPA’s largest and most populous Valley Communities. It’s often recognized as a central hub for arts & culture, dining, entertainment, healthcare and education.
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Greater Pittston spreads out around a western bend in the Susquehanna River, filling out the space between the Greater Wilkes-Barre and Greater Scranton metropolitan areas.
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Greater Hazleton is one of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s most diverse, fastest growing and economically transformative regions.
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While NEPA’s Valley Communities include many of the region’s largest cities like Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Pittston and Hazleton, the region truly comes to life in its smaller towns, boroughs and townships. Safe, convenient and affordable neighborhoods paired with access to high-quality healthcare, world-class education, a comparatively low cost of living and easily-accessible regional resources make the Valley Communities a popular option among NEPA’s movers & shakers.
Known For:
9 state parks
Mohegan Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
Incredible historic sites
Knoebels Amusement Resort
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
Pizza
Top-notch fishing
Fun festivals all year long
By the Numbers:
Geographical Area: 2,644 Square Miles
Estimated Population: 749,266
Colleges & Universities: 20
School Districts: 44
Regional Makeup: The cities of Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Pittston, Hazleton, Nanticoke, Carbondale and Pottsville, the town of Bloomsburg, the boroughs of Tamaqua, Berwick, Clarks Summit, Dunmore, Old Forge, Kingston and Mountain Top.
