Let's start with the climate. If you like a change of seasons, this is the place to be, where average temperatures range from 25 degrees in the winter to a temperate 72 degrees in the summer. During a given year you can expect about 36 inches of rain and 48 inches of snow. Click here for detailed climate info.

In the spring, golfers usually hit the links around April 1. Our summers are marked by cool evenings with comfortable humidity. Spectacular fall foliage fills the landscape every October and our annual snowfall rates result in excellent skiing conditions from early December through Mid March.

Crime. It's a topic that seems to be on everyone's mind nowadays. Fortunately, it's less of a concern for our residents. Northeastern Pennsylvania was rated the 3rd safest place to live in America according to "Sperling's Best Places" 2004, and enjoys an overall crime rate lower than nearly 80% of the nation. (Source: www.fbi.gov)

And how about location? Besides the breathtaking natural beauty of mountains, lakes, rivers and wildlife that exist right here, the Penn's Northeast region is also situated within a 500-mile radius of nearly half of the total population and production of the entire nation! This means anything worth having, doing, seeing or visiting is well within your reach.

The average work commute of our residents is a mere 20 minutes. If you need or wish to travel, however, easy access to major highways, such as I-80, I-81, I-78, I-476, I-380 and I-84 puts you within an average of 2.5 hours from cities like New York, Philadelphia, Syracuse and Harrisburg.

If you need to fly, both Lehigh Valley International Airport and Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport are nearby and can provide direct flights to major cities across the country.

So? What's the price of such overwhelming convenience? Well, you'll be happy to know that the cost of living is one of the most attractive benefits of Northeastern Pennsylvania, where housing, transportation, and healthcare expenses are not only affordable but often lower than the national average. Click here to compare the cost of living in the Penn's Northeast area with your current location.

Northeastern Pennsylvania is also a region where residents take education seriously. High school graduation rates are consistently above state and national averages, and many of our residents continue their studies at one or more of our 24 respected colleges, universities and technical schools.

The Penn's Northeast region boasts top-notch healthcare options, as well. The area includes 29 hospitals with specialties ranging from open heart surgery to neonatal intensive care.