At a Glance
Median Income
$91,250
$30,030 per capita
Home Value
$109,700
Zillow: $184,513
Median Rent
$775/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
15.2% 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+
3.9 / 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 $91,250 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,030. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 195 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Scranton is $109,700 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,513. Median rent is $775/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
20.1% of adults in Scranton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scranton has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population408
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density591/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$91,250
Per Capita$30,030
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$251M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,700
Rent$775
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$184,513
Housing Units194
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,433/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain16.6 in/yr
Elevation2,779 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute19 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Scranton was founded in 1907.
The median home in Scranton was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.361 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.