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Fastest-growing city in Pennsylvania: Back Mountain

Number of households: 10,791
Change YOY: 2.47 percent
Change since 2000: 4.52 percent
Average household income: $86,975

Why: Mountains, streams, lakes, and valleys surround this city—located behind the Endless Mountains near Scranton, Pa., and Wilkes-Barre, Pa.—providing residents with outdoor recreational opportunities year-round. Transportation in the area is also convenient because Back Mountain has access to several highways and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The median home value in February was $149,100, according to Zillow.com.