Pringle offers a quiet borough with suburban charm near Wilkes-Barre
Pringle is a small borough in the Wyoming Valley. It’s home to fewer than 900 people and offers an established suburban community with well-kept lawns, traditional homes and the occasional cherry blossom tree growing along the residential streets. “This area is gorgeous in the spring, summer and fall,” says Noah Doncses, a Realtor with Cobblestone Real Estate and a Northeastern Pennsylvania native. In addition to its suburban streetscapes and tranquil atmosphere, Pringle sits on the western bank of the Susquehanna River and is less than 5 miles from Wilkes-Barre. “It’s close to nearby city centers and convenient to local shops,” Doncses says.
Residential borough where traditional homes rarely come on the market
Common architectural styles here include everything from two-story cottages and American Foursquares to traditional raised ranches and ranch-style homes. Properties typically sit side-by-side and have quarter-acre lots with modest backyards. Houses in Pringle rarely come on the market, and Doncses explains that residents tend to set down roots here. “This is a very tight-knit community. People stay put and stay close to their families,” he says. The average home value in the borough is around $200,000. When homes are for sale, they sell after an average of about a month on the market.
The Wyoming Valley West School District has a vocational high school
The Wyoming Valley West School District earns a B-minus from Niche and has an average student-to-teacher ratio of 16-to-1. Slate Street Elementary Center and Wyoming Valley West Middle School both earn a C from Niche. Wyoming Valley West High School receives a B and offers Advanced Placement courses through which students can earn college credit. High schoolers interested in vocational learning may apply to the West Side Career and Technology Center, which is in Pringle and has programs in fields such as automotive technology, cosmetology and police science.
Residents can access neighborhood parks and the Susquehanna River
Evan Street Playground is a pocket park with a small play area for kids to explore. Residents are within walking distance of bigger green spaces like Korn Street Park, which is less than a mile from the borough and has a playground, basketball courts and a rain garden where native plants bloom each spring.
Outdoor enthusiasts looking to access the Susquehanna River can head to waterfront green spaces such as Nesbitt Park, about 3 miles away. It features a concrete boat ramp for kayakers and fishermen, and the Luzerne County Levee Trail passes through the park on its way along the riverfront. Nesbitt Park also hosts the annual RiverFest, an outdoor festival held in June that invites residents to enjoy water activities and wildlife demonstrations while learning about the local environment.
Proximity to local spots, shopping centers and downtown Wilkes-Barre
On the corner of two residential streets, Sadowski’s Bar is a neighborhood hangout that’s been part of the community since 1946. With beer memorabilia hanging on its wood-paneled walls, the bar has a laid-back atmosphere where residents can order drinks, play shuffleboard and shoot darts. The Luzerne Shopping Center is less than a mile from Pringle and has restaurants such as The Grille, a locally owned diner serving comfort foods for all three meals of the day. The shopping center is also popular for running errands, with stores like Big Lots, Rite Aid and Gerrity’s the Fresh Grocer. Local shops and restaurants line the streets of downtown Wilkes-Barre, about 3 miles away across the Susquehanna River. For more shopping and dining, the Wyoming Valley Mall, anchored by JCPenney, is less than 5 miles from the borough.
Highway access and public transportation in the Wyoming Valley
Although some streets have sidewalks, they can be hilly, and residents typically rely on their own cars to get around. Nearby highways include Pennsylvania Route 309, which passes through the borough’s northern corner and provides access to Interstate 81. Locals can follow I-81 to bigger cities like Scranton, about 20 miles away. For flights, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is around 13 miles from the borough.
Luzerne County Transportation Authority provides local bus service, connecting riders to nearby shopping centers, grocery stores and downtown Wilkes-Barre. Pringle residents are less than 10 miles from several hospitals, including Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Written By
Sally Stimpson
