A town of 1,526, settled in 1921. Public schools that outperform most of Pennsylvania.
The thing Conyngham does most differently from other towns.
Where Conyngham’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
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The public schools Conyngham’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 78% of Pennsylvania’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Beginnings Early Learning Academy Private | PK–2 | 32 |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 20% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents leave Conyngham for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Hazle (15%), West Hazleton (8%) and Hazleton (7%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
Conyngham has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 42 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Conyngham's reported crime rate is well below Pennsylvania's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 1 reported in 2024.
Conyngham beats the Pennsylvania average on 3 of 5 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Conyngham | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.3% | 14.5% |
| More adults seeing a dentist | 72.8% | 64.4% |
0.8 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Whispering Willows Park | 0.4 mi | 25 |
| 2. Conyngham Valley Nature Park | 0.4 mi | 8 |
| 3. Sugarloaf Massacre Park | — | 4 |
The median sale price was $275,000 in May 2026.
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Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Conyngham is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,820 at the 2020 census.
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