Median Income
$60,000
20% lower than US avg
Home Value
$58,600
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.8%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$880
24% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.7%
6% lower than US avg
How Scranton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population434
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density233/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$27,976
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$721M
Commute23 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,600
Rent$880
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$175,589
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity36.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain33.7 in/yr
Elevation1,178 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+87.1%
School Score5.73
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute23 min
Libraries6
Is Scranton a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Scranton receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Scranton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Scranton is $60,000, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. 11.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Scranton is $58,600, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $880 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Climate & Weather
Scranton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Scranton has a population of 434 with a density of 233 people per square mile. The median age is 49.9 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.2%).
Population
49.9yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.8% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
The median household income in Scranton is $60,000, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $60,000 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $27,976 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,036 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,253 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% |
| 6% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 310 |
| County GDP | $721M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,447 |
| 2% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.88% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 23.4 min |
| Work from Home | 1.3% |
The median home value in Scranton is $58,600, 79% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $880 (24% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $175,589.
Home Values
| Census Median | $58,600 |
| 79% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $175,589 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $880 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 37.5% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,447 |
| 2% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 5.88% |
In Scranton, 36.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.7% report depression. 26.0% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Scranton vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| 14% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,201/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
Crime Rates: Scranton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Scranton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 33.7 inches |
| 11% below US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,178 ft (359 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 233/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0192°N, 94.5492°W |
| County FIPS | 19073 |