Duryea, Pennsylvania

About Duryea

Set in the northeastern part of Pennsylvania, Duryea is a close-knit town counting 5,142 people who proudly call it home.

Duryea holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 5.53 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 930 residents per square mile.

📰 Duryea News Today

• Andrew Evanich Obituary (2026) - Woodlyn, PA - Times Leader Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• Topps Was a Hit in Duryea, PA But 30 Years Ago, the End Turned Bitter Sports Collectors Daily · Jul 15
• Fire crews battle blaze in Duryea WNEP · May 4
• Mercedes McHale Obituary - Duryea, Scranton, PA - Scranton Times-Tribune Scranton Times-Tribune · Jul 15
• Avalanche shuts down roadway in northern Pennsylvania WJAC · Jan 26

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Duryea Unique

• The only place in America named Duryea — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northeastern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,142.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Duryea

• Happy Garden — chinese

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Duryea

• Pinchot State Forest · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Duryea Community Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Duryea

🏘️ Nearby Communities