At a Glance
Median Income
$53,767
$26,708 per capita
Home Value
$75,500
Zillow: $226,289
Median Rent
$642/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
14.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
18.2% smoking rate
How Scranton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scranton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Scranton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Scranton residents earn a median household income of $53,767 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,708. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 370 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Scranton is $75,500 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,289. Median rent is $642/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
12.8% of adults in Scranton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scranton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population891
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density825/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,767
Per Capita$26,708
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty14.8%
County GDP$417M
Avg Weekly Wage$746
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,500
Rent$642
Ownership86.9%
Zillow$226,289
Housing Units361
Rent Burden27.3%
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,634/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain36.7 in/yr
Elevation1,112 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute27 min
Broadband71.6%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Scranton was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Topeka Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.384 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.