Wellsboro, PA

Wellsboro is a small town in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It is located about 30 miles north of Wilkes-Barre and 20 miles south of Hazleton. Wellsboro has a population of about 10,000 people.

The town was founded in 1793 by General John Armstrong and named for Colonel Ebenezer Wells, an American Revolutionary War hero. The economy of Wellsboro is based largely on the agricultural industry, with significant production of corn, wheat, soybeans, and dairy products. There are also several manufacturing plants in the area. Tourism is also an important part of the economy; Wellsboro is home to several attractions including the Wellsburg Resort & Conference Center and the Wellsboro Historical Museum.

Real estate in Wellsboro consists primarily of single-family homes and apartments. The average price for a home in Wellsboro is $130,000; the median price is $105,000. The most popular type of real estate in Wellsboro are single-family homes; there are approximately 1,500 homes available for sale on the market at any given time. Apartments are also popular; there are approximately 900 apartments available for rent in town.