Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
23%
Dallas, PA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,321
Population
2,711
Renter Mix
20% Rent
Make the pride of the Back Mountain yours
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Mountains
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Lake
With its wooded hills, mountain views, nearby lakes, and rural charm, it’s easy to see why Dallas is described as the “pride of the Back Mountain region.” Dallas is just about six miles northwest of Downtown Wilkes-Barre and about 22 miles from Scranton, making it a great options for commuters looking for a place in the hills that’s still close to work. Dallas is also close to Misericordia University, making this borough a good option for students.
Dallas was settled in 1797 and it has a historic look and feel to it. It is named for Alexander J. Dallas, the sixth US Secretary of the Treasury. Residents enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle, surrounded by wooded parklands and hiking trails, including the Back Mountain Trail. Main Street and Memorial Highway provide a variety of shops, restaurants, and other businesses. Local favorites include the North Slope Brewing Company and Leggio’s Italian Restaurant.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$93,443
Average: $108,462
Education
1,052
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,337
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Dallas has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Dallas, PA is $1,321 for one bedroom, $1,179 for two bedrooms, and $1,984 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dallas has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,321/month
1,050 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dallas, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
545 Students
Public
Grades K-5
418 Students
Public
Grades K-5
540 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
605 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
759 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- The Lands at Hillside Farms
- Frances Slocum State Park
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 June 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.