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Neighborhood township incorporated in 1852
Situated between Scranton and Wilkes-Barre is Inkerman, a small residential suburb that borders the Susquehanna River. Inkerman is a part of Jenkins Township, which is one of dozens of Luzerne County municipalities: "These townships all have their own government and their own identity, which creates a strong sense of community pride and makes these places very close-knit,” says Thomas M. Leighton, president of C.A. Leighton Company Inc. and former mayor of Wilkes-Barre. At the time of the township’s incorporation in 1852, the region was known for its role in the coal industry; mines like Susquehanna Anthracite, which was established in 1867, still operate in the area to this day. Although Inkerman itself is primarily residential, its proximity to Wilkes-Barre and Scranton gives locals easy access to urban amenities and retail centers.
Single-family homes and multi-family duplexes
Inkerman residents can find a mix of single-family homes and multi-family duplexes in hilly residential pockets branching off Main Street. Common home styles here include American Foursquares, ranch styles and traditional residences, many of which feature vinyl-paneled facades, gabled roofs and covered front porches. Some properties have driveways and garages, but street parking is available and often used in residential areas. Home prices range from about $120,000 to $300,000, but some five-bedroom residences can list for more than $450,000. This neighborhood also encompasses Wesley Village, a United Methodist Homes retirement community that offers independent living and personal care for seniors.
Friendly neighbors are just a ring away at Inkerman, PA.
Inkerman, PA is close-knit community with lots of history.
United Methodist Church Village in Inkerman, PA provides the elderly a place to be themselves.
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Pittston Area Middle School serves grades 5-8 with a strong group of staff and students.
Programs offered at Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center
Students in this neighborhood are served by the Pittston Area School District, which Niche rates C-plus. Young learners in Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and first grade can attend the Pittston Area Primary Center, an early education institution with a B-minus rating. Students might then go to Pittston Area Intermediate Center and feed into the Pittston Area Middle School, rated C and C-minus, respectively. Secondary students can attend Pittston Area High School, a B-minus-rated institution that offers Advanced Placement coursework. The district also partners with the Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center, which has programs for students pursuing careers in nursing, masonry, culinary arts and more.
CenterPoint business park is a major area employer
Mericle Commercial Real Estate Services is the industrial developer of the CenterPoint Commerce & Trade Park, located approximately 6 miles from the Inkerman neighborhood. This business park serves as a major employer for the area and operates distribution centers for well-known companies such as Home Depot, Neiman Marcus, Lowe’s and Men’s Warehouse. “CenterPoint’s industrial park has really expanded over the last decade and attracted lots of people to the area,” Leighton says, also noting that the company offers employees “good jobs, good wages and good benefits.”
Spadi Park in Jenkins Township, PA is a great place to relax and unwind.
Walk, bike and ski the Luzerne County National Recreation Trail
Spadi Park on Main Street offers residents an outdoor athletic complex consisting of one ball field and two basketball courts, as well as a large green space. For young baseball lovers, the nearby Jenkins Township Little League complex includes a main baseball field, softball field, batting cage and practice field. Locals can also explore the nearby Luzerne County National Recreation Trail, which stretches nearly 2 miles along the Susquehanna River and can be used for biking, walking and even cross-country skiing in the wintertime.
"Turtle bites" and trivia nights at Tipsy Turtle
The Tipsy Turtle Pub & Eatery is a popular local restaurant known for its trivia nights, live music and boneless chicken wings called “turtle bites”. For grocery shopping, residents can drive approximately 4 miles to Price Chopper supermarket at the Midway Shopping Center. 6 miles south of Inkerman is the Wyoming Valley Mall, which has dozens of retail and department stores, including Macy’s and JCPenney. In a commercial plaza across from the mall, shoppers can find a Target, Lowe’s, Best Buy, Hobby Lobby and more.
Get all your grocery needs at Inkerman's locally owned Redner's Warehouse Market.
Enjoy a good time at Tipsy Turtle Pub On Main Street in Inkerman, PA.
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Locals celebrate the holidays in Wilkes-Barre
“Lots of township residents celebrate the big events and holidays down in Wilkes-Barre,” Leighton says. One such event is the Wyoming Valley Veterans Day Parade, which has been hosted in Wilkes-Barre for over 75 years and shows appreciation for those who have served in the United States military. During the parade, locals line the streets and cheer on the procession, which features servicemen marching in uniform and live band performances. In the summertime, patriotic pride continues at the Wilkes-Barre Fourth of July Celebration, where members of the community can enjoy live entertainment, local vendors, games and fireworks.
U.S. Route 11 runs through Jenkins Township
Luzerne County Transportation Authority operates a fixed bus route that runs between Wilkes-Barre and Old Forge, with spots in Inkerman along Main Street. Also using Main Street, residents can also drive approximately 4 miles south to the Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. For frequent fliers, the Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport is conveniently located less than 6 miles north and easily accessible via U.S. Route 11, which runs through Jenkins Township.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Inkerman
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Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Inkerman, PA sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Inkerman, PA over the last 12 months is $272,359, up 28% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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