Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
26%
Clarks Summit
Clarks Summit, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$930
Population
4,901
Renter Mix
28% Rent
Delight in the natural and modern amenities of northeastern Pennsylvania
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Scenic
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Close-Knit
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Welcoming
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Affordable
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Vibrant
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Lush
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The beautiful, tree-laden borough of Clarks Summit lies about seven miles northwest of Scranton near the Pocono and Endless mountains. Clarks Summit combines the commercial appeal of a larger city with the quiet allure of a residential community nestled in lush natural surroundings.
There is always something to do in Clarks Summit, regardless of the season. Clarks Summit offers many opportunities for swimming and tubing in lakes during warmer months in addition to skiing and snowboarding on nearby mountains throughout colder months. The downtown area along State Street contains a variety of coffee shops, markets, and restaurants for year-round outings too. Convenience to the I-476 and I-81 makes getting around from Clarks Summit simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$83,853
Average: $99,731
Education
1,909
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,644
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Clarks Summit has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Clarks Summit, PA is $930 for one bedroom, $1,589 for two bedrooms, and $2,121 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clarks Summit has increased by 3.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$930/month
883 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Clarks Summit, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
196 Students
Abington Heights Middle School
Public
Grades K-8
1,097 Students
Public
Grades K-5
441 Students
Abington Heights Middle School
Public
Grades K-8
1,097 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,127 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lackawanna State Park
- Thomas G. Cupillari '60 Observatory
- Marywood University Arboretum
- Steamtown National Historic Site
- Everhart Museum
Military Bases
Airports
- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.