Tunkhannock, PA

Tunkhannock is a small town in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, located about 25 miles north of Wilkes-Barre. The population was 2,711 at the 2010 census.

The town was founded in 1792 by Nicholas Tunkhannock and named for his father-in-law, Colonel James Hamilton. The first settler in the area was John Armstrong, who arrived in 1798. Tunkhannock became an important coal mining center during the late 19th century. Coal mining declined after World War II, but the town has since experienced a resurgence as a tourist destination thanks to its proximity to the Appalachian Trail and other natural attractions.

Real estate in Tunkhannock is primarily residential with a few commercial properties scattered throughout the town. The average price of homes sold in 2010 was $128,000. There are several subdivisions and neighborhoods within Tunkhannock including: Pleasant Valley (north of Main Street), Northside (east of Main Street), Southside (south of Main Street), West Side (west of Main Street), and East Side (east of Route 11).

The schools in Tunkhannock are generally good quality with well-funded programs. The public schools are operated by Luzerne County School District #1 which has an enrollment of approximately 3,000 students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. There are also several private schools available including Catholic school Kiski Area School District and Lutheran school Trinity Lutheran School which have an enrollment combined of about 260 students each

There is no public transportation available within Tunkhannock but there are several taxi services that can be used to get around town