Small town with job opportunities and relatively low cost of living
Resting alongside the Interstate 80 and 81 economic corridor, less than 10 miles south of Wilkes-Barre, is the suburban Nanticoke community. “We have just had an influx of big industrial parks, so people really come for the warehouse jobs,” says Terry August, who has sold homes in Nanticoke and surrounding areas for 25 years, currently at Antonik & Associates. Industrial jobs and positions at the Luzerne County Nanticoke Community College contribute to most career opportunities in the area. With job growth and relatively affordable housing costs, Nanticoke serves as a calm refuge from bigger, busier and pricier surrounding areas. The city also offers mountain views with proximity to nature and parks, as it is cradled by the Susquehanna River. Nanticoke features a town square lined with small businesses, but big-name retailers in the area also provide city-like convenience.
Susquehanna River provides outdoor adventures
Nanticoke residents can enjoy many different outdoor activities on and around the Susquehanna River, including fishing, kayaking, biking and walking on hiking trails and footpaths. “You can find hiking and biking galore in Nanticoke and surrounding areas,” August says. Canal Park renders access to the river and Susquehanna Warrior Trail. The Newport Township Wanamie Recreation Area offers athletic courts and a playground. West Side Park features similar amenities and includes a field and green space. The Nanticoke Town Square provides a place to gather or relax at tables and on plots of grass.
The Susquehanna River serves as the northern border of Nanticoke in Luzerne County.
The Newport Township Recreation Area provides Nanticoke residents with many loved amenities.
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Walk, shop and dine in Nanticoke Town Square
Small, locally owned businesses line the Nanticoke Town Square. Specialty shops and markets populate the area, such as Sanitary Bakery and Park Market. A Weis grocery store and CVS are also available in the city. While Nanticoke bestows numerous restaurants, Marty’s Blue Room remains a local favorite for its Cajun cuisine. The R Bar and Grill serves happy hour drinks and food and always airs sports on the televisions.
Park Market in Nanticoke is where residents walk for quick groceries.
Nanticoke residents enjoy convenient shopping at local retailers right in the neighborhood.
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Nanticoke homes nod to New England
Homes in Nanticoke come in diverse styles and prices. Homebuyers can find colonial-style, split level, Foursquares, Cape Cods and ranch-style properties. Three-bedroom homes tend to start around $100,000, and four-bedroom homes can reach $300,000. Driveways are common throughout the community, minimizing street parking on residential streets. Homes accented with front lawns and backyards are found on more rural streets, while properties near the Nanticoke Town Square often lack private green space because of their proximity to shops and restaurants.
Modern Colonial homes make up most of the larger homes in Nanticoke.
Beautifully landscaped yards are found throughout Nanticoke.
Nanticoke includes many Ranch style homes with large yards.
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The Nanticoke Trojans and Trojanettes
Children can attend local public schools in the Greater Nanticoke Area School District. The district has a strict zero-bullying tolerance and participates in the Pennsylvania-operated Safe2Say Something, a youth violence prevention program. Nanticoke Area Elementary Center is a primary school option and has a C-minus grade on Niche. Middle schoolers can attend Nanticoke Area Education Center, also rated C-minus, and Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High earns a C. Greater Nanticoke schools take pride in their Trojan and Trojanette athletic programs. The two-year Luzerne County Nanticoke Community College offers associate degree programs in the arts and sciences and serves as a major employer in the area.
Greater Nanticoke Area Elementary Center serves over 500 students in grades 3-5.
Nanticoke Middle School serves over 500 students in grades 6-8.
Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School serves 720 students in grades 9-12.
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Easy access to Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and beyond
Residents that do not work locally can hop on nearby Interstate 81 to busier regions, such as Scranton, Hazleton and Wilkes-Barre. While the community has no rail system, the Luzerne County Transportation Authority provides public buses in Nanticoke and surrounding areas. The Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport is about 19 miles north, but quick access to I-81 makes the commute relatively quick despite the distance.
Nanticoke’s head start into coal mining
A local man stumbled upon coal in Nanticoke in the early 1800s. Because of his discovery, the western banks of the Susquehanna River and Wyoming Valley became bigwigs in the coal mining industry boom of the 19th and 20th centuries. Nanticoke was also one of the firsts to break into the underground mining industry. Because of this history, the area’s water quality is sometimes substandard.
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