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White Haven

A borough of 1,014 people in Pennsylvania

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Man hurt in accidental shooting in White Haven, state police say

WNEP · Sep 21, 2026

Hickory Run Fall Fest | White Haven, PA | September 26

DiscoverNEPA · Aug 11, 2026

Picture This: Jam Below the Dam Festival in White Haven

DiscoverNEPA · Jul 28, 2026

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Conserved land18%137 of 782 acres

Trails0.7 mi0.6 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves1135 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

1Lehigh Gorge State Park0.2 mi of trails · 61 acres Directions

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About White Haven

Borough in Pennsylvania, US

1842Established

1,166Population

1.3 sq miArea

1,221 ftElevation

White Haven is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located along the Lehigh River. The population was 1,163 at the 2020 census.

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Town numbers

ZIP code18661

Area code570

Living in White Haven

Housing in White Haven

$250K▲ 6.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical White Haven home is worth about $250,000, up 6.7% in a year, 14% below the Pennsylvania typical home.

Only 1 sale in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in White Haven

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Violent crime per 1,000

White Haven 0.8

Pennsylvania 2.5

U.S. 3.6

Property crime per 1,000

White Haven 18.6

Pennsylvania 14.7

U.S. 17.7

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