Avoca
City in Pennsylvania, United States
Overview
Avoca is a quaint borough in northeastern Pennsylvania, known for its friendly community and small-town atmosphere. Though modest in size, it provides access to the scenic Lackawanna Valley and is conveniently located near Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Pennsylvania
Population
487
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.34°, -75.74°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,855
Local Cost
$1,190
Local Income
$3,000
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
8.2°C
Summer Avg
19.8°C
Winter Avg
-3.9°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
-28.7°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1161 mm
Internet Speed
273 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
31 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
6
Transport
26
Walk Score
26
Footways
51.0
Airport
AVP
Distance
1 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.