Scranton, PA

Pennsylvania · Lackawanna County · Scranton--Wilkes-Barre Metro

Scranton is a mid-size city in Pennsylvania with a population of 76,074. Residents earn $49,531 per year, which is 34% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0

B Good

76,074 Population 3,006/sq mi density

$49,531 Median Income $28,654 per capita

$141,700 Home Value $195,704 Zillow

$991 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent

51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

1,551 Violent Crime/100K 1,742 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$49,531 median income, 3.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$141,700 home value, $991/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

1,551 violent crimes/100K (308% above avg)

C+

Education

2.8 / 5.0

22.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $49,531

34% lower than US avg

Home Value $141,700

50% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 1,551/100K

308% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 22.8%

32% lower than US avg

Median Rent $991

15% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 36.2%

13% higher than US avg

Unemployment 3.1%

14% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 18.5%

49% higher than US avg

How Scranton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population76,074

Median Age37.7 yrs

Density3,006/mi²

Male / Female50% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 72%

Veterans6.3%

Economy

Median Income$49,531

Per Capita$28,654

Unemployment3.1%

Poverty18.5%

County GDP$13,421M

Commute20 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$141,700

Rent$991

Ownership50.7%

Zillow$195,704

Housing Units35,086

Rent Burden30.7%

Crime

Violent1,551/100K

Property1,742/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault1,407/100K

Burglary309/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%

UninsuredN/A

Smoking26.9%

Heart Disease6.9%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)

AQI40 (Good)

Rain38.7 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation751 ft (229 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+22.8%

High School+87.5%

Graduate+8.3%

School Score5.70

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%

Commute20 min

Broadband85.5%

EV Stations12

Libraries10

Is Scranton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Scranton receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. 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 $49,531, 34% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 18.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Scranton is $141,700, 50% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $991 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

With 1,551 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,742 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.5% 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 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches, including 45.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Scranton has a population of 76,074 with a density of 3,006 people per square mile, spread across 25.5 square miles. The median age is 37.7 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. The city is predominantly White (71.6%), with 6.6% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 81.9% of residents, while 18.1% speak Spanish. 6.3% of the population are veterans. 17.0% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 93.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

76,074

Total Population

3,006

People / sq mi

37.7yrs

Median Age

3% below US avg

25.5mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%

Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Scranton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 81.9%

4% above US avg

Spanish 18.1%

35% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Scranton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Scranton is $49,531, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,654 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,033, 28% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 5,565 business establishments, including 552 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.6, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 8.5% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Scranton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$49,531
	34% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$28,654
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,033
IRS Avg AGI	$69,947
Gini Index	0.456 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.1%
	14% below US avg
Poverty Rate	18.5%
	49% above US avg
Establishments (County)	5,565
County GDP	$13,421M

Business (County)

Restaurants	552
Healthcare	776
Retail	804
Manufacturing	216

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$6,552
	87% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	4.62%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	19.5 min
Drive Alone	69.8%
Public Transit	1.7%
Work from Home	8.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Scranton is $141,700, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $195,704, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 96% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $991 (15% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $996 for a one-bedroom to $1,225 for a two-bedroom apartment. 50.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 35,086 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1938. The average annual property tax is $6,552 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 30.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$141,700
	50% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$195,704
Median List Price	$225,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$225,000
$/Sq Ft	$106
Homes Sold	40
Sale-to-List Ratio	96.0%
Price Drops	29.1%
Inventory	110

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$991
	15% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,316
Rent Burden	30.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$900
1 Bedroom	$996
2 Bedrooms	$1,225
3 Bedrooms	$1,570
4 Bedrooms	$1,744

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	50.7%
Owner-Occupied	50.7%
Renter-Occupied	49.3%
Housing Units	35,086
Median Year Built	1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$6,552
	87% above US avg
Effective Rate	4.62%

In Scranton, 36.2% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.6% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.9% of residents, above the national average. 31.9% have high blood pressure. 26.9% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 20.1% report binge drinking. 29.7% are physically inactive, above the national average. 16.7% experience frequent mental distress. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,212. The dentist ratio is 1:1,239. 91.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.1 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Scranton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	36.2%
	13% above US avg
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart Disease	6.9%
High Blood Pressure	31.9%
Asthma	10.6%
COPD	8.2%
Cancer	6.5%
Kidney Disease	3.2%
Stroke	3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	26.9%
	92% above US avg
Binge Drinking	20.1%
Physical Inactivity	29.7%
Mental Distress	16.7%
Physical Distress	15.5%
Short Sleep	37.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	93.8%

Primary Care	1:1,212
Dentists	1:1,239
Mental Health	1:325
Checkup Rate	69.3%
Dental Visits	58.4%
Premature Death	9,256/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.1/10
Exercise Access	91.7%
Healthcare Facilities	776

Scranton has a violent crime rate of 1,551 per 100,000 residents, 308% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 1,407.1 per 100,000, robbery at 85.4, rape at 58.2. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,742 per 100,000, 11% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,327, burglary at 309, vehicle theft at 106 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 21 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Scranton receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Scranton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	1,550.6/100K
	308% above US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	58.2/100K
Robbery	85.4/100K
Assault	1,407.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	1,742.0/100K
	11% below US avg
Burglary	309.1/100K
Theft	1,326.9/100K
Vehicle Theft	106.1/100K
Arson	7.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	21
Traffic Accidents	515
Avg Accident Severity	2.3 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Scranton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 45.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 751 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	51.3°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	751 ft (229 m)
Area	25.5 sq mi (66.1 km²)
Population Density	3,006/sq mi
Coordinates	41.4042°N, 75.6659°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Lackawanna County County
Nearest Airport	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP) 5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"

2% above US avg

Snowfall 45.1"

Wettest Month (May) 4.21"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0423 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)	17.0 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)	0.28 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)	0.23 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	9.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	89.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	60.7 / 100
Community Resilience	85.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024	2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake	M4.8	109 km
Jan 16, 1994	2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.6	124 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.2	123 km
Apr 5, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M3.7	111 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	100 km
Aug 3, 2025	0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey	M3.0	149 km
Nov 14, 1997	0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania	M3.0	148 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	112 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M2.9	124 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	108 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	110 km
May 10, 1993	1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania	M2.8	121 km
Aug 5, 2025	1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey	M2.8	143 km
Jun 10, 2025	10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania	M2.8	86 km
Oct 28, 1996	2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania	M2.6	133 km
Apr 5, 2024	6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey	M2.6	110 km
Jan 18, 1994	3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania	M2.6	143 km
Apr 10, 2024	5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.6	112 km
May 1, 2024	1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.6	112 km
Aug 14, 2015	3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey	M2.6	117 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
1985	Gloria	Category 1	218 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

221 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 95 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998	EF3	40 km	2
May 31, 1998	EF3	84 km	0
May 31, 1998	EF3	49 km	0
Jul 14, 1988	EF3	95 km	0
May 2, 1983	EF3	98 km	0
Jul 26, 1981	EF3	71 km	0
Mar 21, 1976	EF3	62 km	0
Apr 22, 2023	EF2	76 km	0
Apr 14, 2019	EF2	66 km	0
Jun 13, 2018	EF2	23 km	0
Jun 13, 2018	EF2	92 km	0
Feb 25, 2017	EF2	19 km	0
Jul 8, 2014	EF2	70 km	0
Jul 23, 2010	EF2	39 km	0
Jul 29, 2009	EF2	85 km	0
Jul 29, 2009	EF2	63 km	0
Dec 1, 2006	EF2	50 km	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	40 km	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	42 km	0
Nov 8, 1996	EF2	68 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1895	HIGH BRIDGE, NJ	Earthquake	—	—	105 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 16 MILE (7,896 ac, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2016	16 MILE	7,896	49 km
2009	PENOBSCOT	2,091	28 km
2004	CRYSTAL LAKE	1,838	31 km
2020	SEVEN PINES	790	39 km
2015	RAZOR FIRE	728	70 km
2015	PIPELINE 1	666	31 km
2016	BEAR TOWN	649	45 km
1999	WORTHINGTO	514	65 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	2.8 in
February	24°F (-5°C)	2.7 in	Coldest, Driest
March	33°F (0°C)	3.1 in
April	44°F (7°C)	3.5 in
May	56°F (13°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
June	64°F (18°C)	4.2 in
July	74°F (23°C)	4.0 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	3.8 in
September	61°F (16°C)	3.8 in
October	50°F (10°C)	3.2 in
November	39°F (4°C)	3.7 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	3.1 in

Scranton has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 24°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.7").

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Scranton is located in Lackawanna County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.5% have completed high school. 8.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 51% of the vote, a 2.8-point margin. 85.5% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 12 EV charging stations. There are 10 public libraries serving the community. 776 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 69.8% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.3%

D 51%

Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	21
Traffic Accidents	515
Avg Accident Severity	2.3 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	22.8%
	32% below US avg
High School+	87.5%
Graduate Degree+	8.3%
School Test Score	5.70

C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	3,006/sq mi
Total Area	25.5 sq mi
County	Lackawanna County County

Services

Broadband Access	85.5%
Avg Download Speed	128.4 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	6.6 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	12
Alt Fuel Stations	16
Public Libraries	10
Healthcare Facilities	776
Restaurants	552
Retail Stores	804

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	19.5 min
Drive Alone	69.8%
Public Transit	1.7%
Work from Home	8.5%

Average costs for common services in Scranton. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$244 ($146–$390)
Specialist Visit	$342 ($195–$537)
Urgent Care Visit	$195 ($98–$342)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,147 ($781–$4,880)
Dental Cleaning	$127 ($73–$195)
Dental Filling	$244 ($146–$390)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$44 ($24–$73)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$73 ($49–$117)
Brake Pad Replacement	$293 ($146–$488)
Tire Rotation	$39 ($20–$73)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$586 ($390–$976)
Battery Replacement	$195 ($98–$342)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$98 ($59–$146)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$88 ($49–$137)
HVAC Repair	$390 ($146–$781)
HVAC System Install	$6,832 ($3,904–$11,712)
Roof Repair	$976 ($390–$1,952)
Roof Replacement	$8,784 ($5,368–$14,640)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,464 ($488–$3,416)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,640 ($4,880–$29,280)
DUI Defense	$4,880 ($1,952–$9,760)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,464 ($781–$2,928)
Will Preparation	$488 ($195–$976)
Trust Preparation	$2,440 ($976–$4,880)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($15–$44)
Women's Haircut	$54 ($29–$98)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$146 ($73–$244)
Manicure	$24 ($15–$44)
Pedicure	$39 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour)	$78 ($49–$127)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.00 ($2.93–$5.37)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.42 ($2.44–$4.88)
Loaf of Bread	$3.71 ($2.44–$5.37)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.39 ($2.93–$6.34)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.37 ($3.90–$7.32)
Rice (per lb)	$0.98 ($0.59–$1.76)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$137 ($78–$244)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$68 ($29–$146)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$68 ($39–$117)
Internet (Monthly)	$68 ($39–$98)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$63 ($29–$98)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$83 ($49–$146)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$195 ($73–$488)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,952 ($1,171–$3,416)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$68 ($29–$127)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$15 ($7.81–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$98 ($29–$244)
Driver's License Renewal	$29 ($15–$73)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,171 ($586–$2,440)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$976 ($488–$1,952)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$390 ($195–$683)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$49 ($24–$98)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$976 ($390–$2,440)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,200 ($4,880–$29,280)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$59 ($29–$98)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$98 ($49–$195)
Dog Grooming	$59 ($29–$98)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$39 ($20–$73)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$293 ($146–$488)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$195 ($98–$390)

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Top Industries in Lackawanna County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	20,267	890	$56,517	1.44
Retail Trade	11,259	797	$34,443	1.15
Manufacturing	10,209	220	$64,929	1.27
Accommodation & Food Services	8,148	571	$21,721	0.91
Transportation & Warehousing	7,189	178	$49,052	1.73
Administrative & Waste Services	4,633	258	$43,065	0.80
Educational Services	3,910	69	$53,706	1.93
Construction	3,717	458	$73,536	0.72
Wholesale Trade	3,690	250	$69,936	0.95
Finance & Insurance	3,412	289	$88,593	0.86
Other Services	3,045	478	$36,898	1.03
Professional & Technical Services	2,658	479	$76,197	0.39
Arts & Entertainment	1,472	79	$26,198	0.89
Management of Companies	1,406	57	$82,309	0.85
Information & Technology	970	53	$69,299	0.53
Real Estate	855	176	$48,977	0.56
Utilities	335	12	$113,740	0.90

Colleges & Universities in Scranton

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
University of Scranton	Private Non-Profit · Graduate	5,139	84.4%	$52,034	$52,034
Lackawanna College	Private Non-Profit · Bachelor's	4,380	—	$17,950	$17,950
Marywood University	Private Non-Profit · Graduate	3,201	83.7%	$39,570	$39,570
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine	Private Non-Profit · Graduate	810	—	$18,855	$18,855
Johnson College	Private Non-Profit · Associate	679	96.5%	$20,733	$20,733
Fortis Institute-Scranton	Private For-Profit · Associate	297	—	$14,444	$14,444
Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County	Public · Certificate	89	100.0%	—	—
Yeshivath Beth Moshe	Private Non-Profit · Graduate	40	100.0%	$10,400	$10,400
Jersey College - Scranton	—	—	—	—	—

Hospitals in Scranton

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
GEISINGER-COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	Yes	(570) 703-8000
REGIONAL HOSPITAL OF SCRANTON	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	Yes	(570) 348-7100

Schools in Scranton

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Scranton HS	High	1,710	90	19.0:1
West Scranton HS	High	1,401	103	13.6:1
Northeast Intrmd Sch	Middle	965	72	13.4:1
West Scranton Intrmd Sch	Middle	862	55	15.7:1
South Scranton Intrmd Sch	Middle	790	57	13.9:1
Isaac Tripp El Sch	Elementary	694	59	11.8:1
John G Whittier #2	Elementary	449	33	13.6:1
Neil Armstrong #40	Elementary	428	37	11.6:1
McNichols Plaza	Elementary	361	23	15.7:1
Frances Willard #32	Elementary	348	24	14.5:1
John F. Kennedy #7	Elementary	320	26	12.3:1
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS (Charter)	Elementary	318	28	11.4:1
William Prescott #38	Elementary	249	12	20.8:1
Charles Sumner #18	Elementary	236	17	13.9:1
Robert Morris #27	Elementary	217	17	12.8:1
John Adams #4	Elementary	185	16	11.6:1

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Radio Stations near Scranton

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
97.9x WBSX-FM	rock	MP3 80 kbps
WVIA-HD3 "Chiaroscuro Channel" Scranton, PA	jazz, public radio	AAC 128 kbps
VMFM 91.7	college, college radio	AAC 64 kbps
NEPA's ESPN Radio	sports	AAC+ 48 kbps

National Parks Near Scranton

56 national parks and monuments found near Scranton.

Park	Type	Fee
Allamuchy Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Appalachian National Scenic Trail	National Scenic Trail	Free
Archbald Pothole State Park	State Park	Free
Beltzville State Park	State Park	Free
Big Pocono State Park	State Park	Free
Buttermilk Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Chenango Valley State Park	State Park	Free
Cranberry Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware River Access State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area	National Recreation Area	$10
Frances Slocum State Park	State Park	Free
Glens Natural Area	State Park	Free
Gouldsboro State Park	State Park	Free
Hacklebarney State Park	State Park	Free
Hickory Run Boulder Field Natural Area	State Park	Free
Hickory Run State Park	State Park	Free
High Point State Park	State Park	Free
Hopatcong State Park	State Park	Free
Kittatinny Valley State Park	State Park	Free
Lackawanna State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Musconetcong State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Superior State Park	State Park	Free
Lehigh Gorge State Park	State Park	Free
Locust Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Lusscroft Farm State Park	State Park	Free
Memorial Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Nescopeck State Park	State Park	Free
Nockamixon State Park	State Park	Free
Nosewicz	State Park	Free
Oquaga Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Osmun Forest	State Park	Free
Paulinskill Valley Trail	State Park	Free
Pequest River Grny	State Park	Free
Promised Land State Park	State Park	Free
Prompton State Park	State Park	Free
Ralph Stover State Park	State Park	Free
Raritan River Confluence State Park	State Park	Free
Recreation Area	State Park	Free
Ricketts Glenn State Park	State Park	Free
Robert H. Treman State Park	State Park	Free
Salt Springs State Park	State Park	Free
Steamtown National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Stephens State Park	State Park	Free
Sussex Branch Trail	State Park	Free
Swartswood State Park	State Park	Free
Swatara State Park	State Park	Free
Tobyhanna State Park	State Park	Free
Tuscarora State Park	State Park	Free
Two Rivers State Park	State Park	Free
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River	Scenic & Recreational River	Free
Voorhees State Park	State Park	Free
Worlds End State Park	State Park	Free

Museums in Scranton

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
HOPE HORN GALLERY�	ART MUSEUM			$240,201,889
SORDONI ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		5704084325	$116,646,619
CONTEMPORARY GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		5703486211	$105,682,611
MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		5709614788	$105,682,611
MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY ART GALLERIES	ART MUSEUM		5703486278	$105,682,611
SUCACI GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		5703486211	$105,682,611
LINDER GALLERY	ART MUSEUM			$39,368,546
EVERHART MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY SCIENCE & ART	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM		5703467186	$667,129
WYOMING HISTORICAL AND GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5708236244	$257,657
LACKAWANNA AND WYOMING VALLEY RAIL HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$173,369
LACKAWANNA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7173443841	$145,817
ELECTRIC CITY TROLLEY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	300 CLIFF ST	5709636590	$93,686
MEADOW RUN-MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5708218992	$82,449
ANTHRACITE HERITAGE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5709634804	$76,923
TIMMY'S TOWN CENTER	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	THE MALL AT STEAMTOWN 300 LACKAWANNA AVENUE	5703411511	$48,510
SUSQUEHANNA RIVER ARCHAEOLOGICAL CENTER	HISTORY MUSEUM	PO BOX 12	6075657960	$42,653
ANTHRACITE HISTORICAL DISCOVERY CENTER	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5702825595	$8,189
ARCHBALD BOROUGH HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CARBONDALE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1 N MAIN ST #3	5702820385
CLIFFORD TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
DUNMORE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5705581060
ENDLESS MOUNTAINS NATURE CENTER	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	1309 VOSBURG RD	5708363835
FOREST CITY AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5707853800
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC MEMORIAL ASSN OF SCRANTON	HISTORY MUSEUM
GRAND ARMY-REPUBLIC MEMORIAL	HISTORY MUSEUM		6308977221
HOT DOG HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM		5708255303
HOUDINI MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	1433 N MAIN AVENUE	5703425555
HUBER BREAKER PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
JERMYN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
JOHN LOUIS POPPLE SPORTS HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM	25 FREDERICK STREET
MASLOW COLLECTION	GENERAL MUSEUM	2300 ADAMS AVE	5703486211
MUSEUM OF ANTHRACITE MINING	GENERAL MUSEUM	22 BALD MOUNTAIN RD	5709634804
NATHAN DENISON HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5702885531
OLD FORGE COAL MINE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SCRANTON IRON FURNACES	GENERAL MUSEUM		5709634804
STEAMTOWN MUSEUM ASSOCIATION	GENERAL MUSEUM
STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5703405192
SWETLAND HOMESTEAD	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5706932740
WEST PITTSTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Scranton

Name	Address	Annual Visits
SCRANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY	500 VINE STREET	327,918
OSTERHOUT FREE LIBRARY	71 SOUTH FRANKLIN ST	159,154
ABINGTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY	1200 WEST GROVE STREET	159,000
HOYT LIBRARY	284 WYOMING AVE	85,496
CARBONDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY	5 NORTH MAIN ST	74,126
POCONO MOUNTAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY	5500 MUNICIPAL DR	73,648
PITTSTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY	47 BROAD ST	71,854
NORTH POCONO PUBLIC LIBRARY	113 VAN BRUNT ST	54,000
MARIAN SUTHERLAND KIRBY LIB	35 KIRBY AVENUE	52,285
VALLEY COMMUNITY LIBRARY	739 RIVER ST	44,249
WEST PITTSTON LIBRARY	200 EXETER AVE	30,830
TAYLOR COMMUNITY LIBRARY	710 SOUTH MAIN STREET	28,756
WYOMING FREE LIBRARY	358 WYOMING AVE	22,615
FACTORYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY	163 COLLEGE AVENUE	8,238
DALTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY	113 EAST MAIN ST	7,300

Farmers Markets in Scranton

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Abington Farmers Market	12055 Rose Drove
Carbondale Farmers Market	1 North Main Street	June to October	Tue:11:00 AM - 6:00 PM;Thu:11:00 AM - 6:00 PM;
Co-Operative Farmers Market	900 Barring Avenue	07/15/2019 to 11/20/2019	Mon: 12:00 PM-6:00 PM;Wed: 12:00 PM-6:00 PM;Fri: 12:00 PM-6:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Essential Eating Farmers Market	515 Northern Boulevard (Rt. 6/11)				Visit
Pittston City Farmers Market	35 Broad Street
South Side Farmers' Market	Alder Street and Cedar Avenue	05/12/2018 to 10/06/2018	Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
The University of Scranton Farmer's Market	159 Cedar Ave.				Visit
Wilkes-Barre Farmers Market	Public Square				Visit

Breweries in Scranton

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
3 Guys & A Beer'd Llc.	Carbondale, PA, Beverages, Malt Beverages, Carbondale Brewers, (1),, (1), Carbondale, PA,	10 Enterprise Dr	5702802739	Visit
Bar At The Patch Inc The	Barbecue, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounges, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Cocktail Lounge Restaura	110 W Grove St	5703413510
Beer Super	Brewery	485 Scott St	5708238788
Breaker Brewing Company	Brewery and Gastropub, Brewery	787 E Northampton St	5703929078	Visit
Dublin's Pub & Grill	Cocktail Lounges, Bars / Taverns, Scranton Bars, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Barbecue, Pub, Restaurants &	501 S Main Ave	5705580558
Hotel Sun	Cocktail Lounges, Travel & Leisure, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Scranton Rooming and Boardin	410 Cedar Ave	5703445097, 5703444785	Visit
Kaps Taps	Bars, Cocktail Lounges, food and drink, Restaurant, Restaurants, drinking, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Ba	301 Main St	5704513010
Kings Restaurant	Breweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounges, Restaurants, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Cocktail Lounge Resta	49 S Mountain Blvd	5704745464
L & M Tavern	Restaurant, Carbondale, PA, Breweries & Brew Pubs, general contractors, plumbers, real estate devel	24 S Main St	5702823360
Lombardi's Tobyhanna Brookside Inn	Cocktail Lounges, Caterers, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Cocktail Lounge Restaurants, recreat	182 Main St	5708944966	Visit
Moran's Pub	Bars, Cocktail Lounges, food and drink, Restaurants, drinking, Breweries & Brew Pubs, recreation, Co	501 N Bromley Ave	5703471755
Morganz Pub & Eatery	Bars, American Restaurant, Brewery, and Pub Greenridge, Restaurants, American Restaurant, Brewery, a	315 Green Ridge St	(570) 344-8300, 5703448300	Visit
Quent's Corner Pub	Dunmore Pa, Restaurants & Bars, Restaurants, Dunmore Restaurants, Barbecue, Breweries & Brew Pubs, C	233 E Drinker St	5709615510
Rep's Place	Barbecue, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounges, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Cocktail Lounge Restaura	2225 Jackson St	5703425197
Susquehanna Brewing Company	Breweries, Food & Drink	635 S Main St	5706543557
The Lion Brewery	Brewery	700 N Pennsylvania Ave
Wilkes Barre Clay Products Co	Clay Brick Common Brick & Brick Face, Natural Stone, Beer & Beverages, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Buildi	140 Dilley St	5.70E+09

Ski Resorts Near Scranton

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Montage Mountain Resort	9.0	7	594	$53	December - March	Yes	Yes

Nursing Homes in Scranton

11 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
ALLIED SERVICES SKILLED NURSING CENTER 303 SMALLACOMBE DRIVE	Non profit - Corporation	371	341	4/5	—	4/5	4/5	5703481424
ALLIED SERVICES TRANSITIONAL REHAB UNIT 475 MORGAN HIGHWAY	Non profit - Corporation	55	19	4/5	—	5/5	1/5	5703481300
HOLY FAMILY RESIDENCE 2500 ADAMS AVENUE	Non profit - Corporation	54	54	3/5	—	4/5	4/5	5703434065
SCRANTON HEALTH CARE CENTER 2933 MCCARTHY STREET	For profit - Corporation	45	32	3/5	—	3/5	5/5	5703416676
GINO J MERLI VETERANS CENTER 401 PENN AVENUE	Government - State	196	162	2/5	—	5/5	3/5	5709614300
LINWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER 100 LYNWOOD AVENUE	Non profit - Corporation	102	75	2/5	—	3/5	3/5	5703467381
MOUNTAIN VIEW CARE CENTER 2309 STAFFORD AVENUE	Non profit - Corporation	180	172	2/5	—	3/5	5/5	5703410050
GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-SCRANTON 824 ADAMS AVENUE	For profit - Corporation	139	120	1/5	—	2/5	1/5	5703465704
GREEN RIDGE CARE CENTER 2741 BOULEVARD AVENUE	For profit - Corporation	95	89	1/5	—	3/5	3/5	5703446121
JEWISH HOME OF EASTERN PENNSYL 1101 VINE STREET	Non profit - Corporation	173	158	1/5	—	3/5	4/5	5703446177
SPIRIT OF MERCY SKILLED NURSING CENTER 746 JEFFERSON AVENUE	For profit - Corporation	22	19	1/5	—	4/5	1/5	5703487553

Pharmacies in Scranton

26 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
ALLENS PHARMACY INCORPORATED	402 PRESCOTT AVENUE	570-342-8219
ALLIED SERVICES PHARMACY	201 SMALLACOMBE DRIVE	570-702-8700
ANDREW BROWNS DRUG STORE	1502 PITTSTON AVENUE	570-346-7319
BURKE'S PHARMACY	701 EAST MARKET STREET	570-344-4635
CARESITE PHARMACY AT LAKE SCRANTON	125 SCRANTON POCONO HIGHWAY	570-969-2305
COSTA DRUGS	609 PROSPECT AVENUE	570-961-1168
CVS - 1593	110 GREEN RIDGE STREET	570-344-7400
CVS - 1611	1101 MOOSIC STREET	570-347-6991
CVS - 558	1008 SOUTH MAIN AVENUE	570-347-7339
CVS - 6790	509 DAVIS STREET	570-341-3794
GIANT	1600-1606 NAY AUG AVENUE	570-343-7940
KMART	1011 SCRANTON CARBONDALE HIGHWAY	570-489-4274
LEONARDS PHARMACY	107 WEST MARKET STREET	570-342-6345
OMNICARE OF SCRANTON	2400 STAFFORD AVENUE	570-961-9168
PRICE CHOPPER - 169	1510 SOUTH MAIN AVENUE	570-969-4922
RITE AID - 11068	609 LUZERNE STREET	570-344-4404
RITE AID - 11069	1777 NORTH KEYSER AVENUE	570-346-2087
RITE AID - 3775	500 NORTH MAIN AVENUE	570-342-6411
RITE AID - 501	201 NORTH WASHINGTON AVENUE	570-343-7301
RITE AID - 726	1080 SOUTH WASHINGTON AVENUE	570-346-5924
SAM'S CLUB - 6581	921 VIEWMONT DRIVE	570-558-7696
THE MEDICINE SHOPPE PHARMACY	409 NORTH MAIN AVENUE	570-342-8731
THE MEDICINE SHOPPE PHARMACY	1831 PITTSTON AVENUE	570-347-6575
THE PRESCRIPTION CENTER / PRIME CARE PHARMACY	310 ADAMS AVENUE	570-343-2448
WALGREENS - 7739	330 SOUTH MAIN AVENUE	570-341-1429
WEGMANS	1315 SCRANTON CARBONDALE HIGHWAY	570-383-8730

Daycare Centers in Scranton

20 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.

Facility	Type	Phone	Status
CREATIVE CRITTERS CHILD CARE CENTER 234 MIFFLIN AVE, SUITE 2	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(570) 207-7900	OPEN
DAY NURSERY ASSOCIATION DAY CARE 332 JEFFERSON AVE	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(570) 342-9397	OPEN
DISCOVERY MI PRESCHOOL 1301 BEECH ST	SCHOOL BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(570) 800-1937	OPEN
EAST MOUNTAIN CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING 1509 MAPLE ST	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(570) 969-5390	OPEN
INFANT CARE AT COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 550 MADISON AVE	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(570) 348-0531	OPEN
JAELS LIL LEARN AND PLAY LAB LLC 1305 WASHBURN ST	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(484) 554-7831	OPEN
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER DAYCARE 601 JEFFERSON AVE	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(570) 346-6595	OPEN
LEARN AND GROW EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 1228 SAINT ANN ST	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(570) 961-1552	OPEN
LIL TIKES PLAYSCHOOL CENTER INC 101 PITTSTON AVE	SCHOOL BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(570) 207-4336	OPEN
LITTLE PEOPLE DAY CARE SCHOOL 254 MERIDIAN AVE	SCHOOL BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(570) 961-0900	OPEN
ROBERT MORRIS AFTER SCHOOL 1824 BOULEVARD AVE	SCHOOL BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(570) 445-5023	OPEN
SMALL WONDERS LEARNING CENTER 1705 WAYNE AVE	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(570) 342-6483	OPEN
THE EARLY LEARNING GARDEN 1341 S MAIN AVE, STE 330	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(570) 507-7054	OPEN
THE WELLKIND SCHOOL FOR EARLY LEARNERS 515 FIG ST	SCHOOL BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(570) 346-8719	OPEN
TREASURE HOUSE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER - MONROE 1416 MONROE AVE	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(570) 961-1353	OPEN
UNC - PROGRESSIVE CENTER 414 OLIVE ST	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(570) 207-4950	OPEN
UNITED NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS - BELLEVUE CENTER 531 EMMETT ST	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(570) 342-5251	OPEN
UNITED NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS - GREEN RIDGE CENTER 1917 BOULEVARD AVE	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(570) 961-2224	OPEN
UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON EARLY LEARNING CENTER 528 QUINCY AVE	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	(570) 941-4525	OPEN
WEST SIDE EARLY HEAD START 1165 LUZERNE ST	HEAD START — CHILD CARE CENTER	(570) 344-2402	OPEN

EV Charging Stations in Scranton

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Sheetz 662 (Scranton, PA)	454 N 8th Ave	Electrify America		4	J1772COMBO	public
AAA North Penn	941 Viewmont Dr	Blink Network	2		J1772	public
CDPS CASEY GARAGE	101 Adams Ave	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
CDPS CONNELL GARAGE	117 N Washington Ave	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
CDPS LINDEN GARAGE	417 Linden St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
CDPS MEDALLION GARAG	140 Adams Ave	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Noble Biomaterials	300 Palm Street	Blink Network	2		J1772	public
NPS NERO: STEA - Steamtown NHS	150 S Washinton Ave	Non-Networked			NEMA1450	private
TOM HESSER BMW T.HESSER BMW 1	1001 N Washington Ave	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
TOYOTA OF SCR TOYOTA OF SCR	3400 N Main Ave	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Scranton

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
Blair Hill Cell Site - 2 mi SW of SRs 2018 & 2017	TOWER	98
Shadow Brook Drive (96097)	GTOWER	81
146 West Carbondale Road (44135)	LTOWER	78
(Mayfield) 1537 GREENFIELD	MTOWER	61
West Mountain Cell Site - 2 mi SW of RTs 307 & 9	TOWER	61
80 Kevin Lane (113501)	LTOWER	61
JACKSON STREET 307 AND PA TURNPIKE NORTHEAST EXT (2619)	GTOWER	56
IVY PARK ROAD (2655)	GTOWER	56
AHN 1494 AT STATE ROAD 590 (16233)	GTOWER	55
OSTERHOUT Cell Site - Approx. 2 mi S of RT 6 in	TOWER	41
OSTERHOUT Cell Site - Approx. 2 mi S of RT 6 in	TOWER	41

Fire Stations in Scranton

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
City of Scranton Bureau of Fire	518 Mulberry ST	Career			570-348-4132

Bridges in Scranton

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1966	199	34,172	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1969	95	33,410	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1969	212	33,410	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1966	81	31,673	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2012	406	31,370	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2012	286	31,151	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1994	403	20,998	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1994	99	20,577	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1963	79	18,902	P
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1963	38	18,902	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1963	64	18,902	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1963	135	18,902	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1965	118	17,668	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1966	50	17,668	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2017	465	14,347	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1965	238	13,572	G
Other	Other	1946	196	13,541	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1958	135	11,900	P
Culvert	Concrete	1966	23	11,000	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1979	62	10,800	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1972	127	10,700	P
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1970	110	10,700	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2009	257	10,660	F
Culvert	Concrete	1964	27	10,360	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1969	78	9,761	P
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2005	115	8,404	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1957	103	8,200	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1970	636	7,758	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1969	254	7,362	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1969	38	7,362	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1907	75	6,428	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1984	127	6,100	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1966	61	4,812	P
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1958	86	3,570	P
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1978	106	1,740	P
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1979	106	1,300	P
Arch (Deck)	Masonry	1885	29	1,200	P
Culvert	Concrete	1964	24	100	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2017	28	55	G
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel	1935	119	50	F

Correctional Facilities in Scranton

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
LACKAWANNA COUNTY PRISON	1371 N WASHINGTON AVE	COUNTY	842	1,183	OPEN
SCRANTON COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS CENTER	240 ADAMS AVE	STATE		36	OPEN
MINSEC OF SCRANTON	539 LINDEN ST	LOCAL	-999	30	OPEN
LACKAWANNA COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION UNIT	415 N WASHINGTON AVE	COUNTY	-999	10	OPEN
LACKAWANNA COUNTY COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS CENTER	614 SPRUCE ST	COUNTY	-999	-999	OPEN

Amtrak Stations in Scranton

2 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Scranton, PA	30 Lackawanna Avenue	BUS
Wilkes-Barre, PA	47 South Washington Street	BUS

Superfund Sites Near Scranton

2 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
ARCHBALD POWER STA	170 POWER BOULEVARD	LACKAWANNA
ARCHBALD POWER STA	170 POWER BOULEVARD	LACKAWANNA

Airports Near Scranton

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport	AVP	Medium Airport
Air Haven Airport	—	Small Airport
Air-List-Ads Airport	—	Small Airport
Ashlawn Airport	—	Small Airport
Beltzville Airport	—	Small Airport
Benton Airport	—	Small Airport
Blairstown Airport	—	Small Airport
Boden Airport	—	Small Airport
Boehm's Field	—	Small Airport
Braden Airpark	—	Small Airport
Broadt Personal Use Airport	—	Small Airport
Bugs Airport	—	Small Airport
Bullfly Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Campis Airport	—	Small Airport
Carrar Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Cavage Personal Use Airport	—	Small Airport
Chambers Airport	—	Small Airport
Charles G. Kalko Airport	—	Small Airport
Cherry Ridge Airport	—	Small Airport
Cherry Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Cosklos Elkview Airport	—	Small Airport
Countryside Airport	—	Small Airport
Cuatros Vientos Airport	—	Small Airport
Deer Meadows Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Double D Skyranch Airport	—	Small Airport
East Penn Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying Dollar Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying M Aerodrome	—	Small Airport
Gap View Airport	—	Small Airport
Giffin Airport	—	Small Airport
Grayce Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Grover Airport	—	Small Airport
Hallett's Airport	—	Small Airport
Hazleton Municipal Airport	HZL	Small Airport
Hi-Vu Airport	—	Small Airport
Hiawatha Airport	—	Small Airport
High Meadow Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
J P Reilly Airport	—	Small Airport
Jake Arner Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport
John E. Rogers Airport	—	Small Airport
Kellachows Airport	—	Small Airport
Kirkwood Airpark	—	Small Airport
Kohn Airport	—	Small Airport
Lazy J. Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Luke Airport	—	Small Airport
Malinchak Private Airport	—	Small Airport
Markle Airport	—	Small Airport
Matthews Airport	—	Small Airport
Mc Donald's Airport	—	Small Airport
McKinney Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Scranton

26 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Avoca Police Department	752 Main Street
City of Carbondale Police
Dunmore Police Department
Exeter Borough Police Department	1101 Wyoming Avenue
Forty Fort Police Department	1271 Wyoming Avenue
Jenkins Township Police Department	48 Colonel Jenkins Drive
Jessup Police Station
Kingston Police Department	500 Wyoming Avenue
Luzerne Police Station	144 Academy Street
Moosic Police Department	606 River Street
Old Forge Police Department	310 South Main Street
Olyphant Police Department
Pennsylvania State Police
Pennsylvania State Police Training Center	1989
Police Barracks
Scranton Police Department	100 South Washington Avenue
Scranton Police Headquarters
State Police Headquarters
Swoyersville Police Dept
Taylor Police Department	120 Union Street
Throop Borough Police	201 Charles Street
University Police	Mulberry Street
West Pittston Borough Building
Wilkes University Public Safety Center	140 South Main Street
Wilkes-Barre City Police Headquarters	15 North Washington Street
Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department	150 Watson Street

Grocery Stores in Scranton

70 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
7th Avenue Kwik Mart	Convenience Store	220 S 7th Ave
Al's Quick Stop 4	Convenience Store	1219 Wheeler Ave
Apna Desi Bazar	Grocery Store	864 Capouse Ave
City Market Cafe 3036	Grocery Store	300 Adams Ave
Convenient Food Mart 3006	Convenience Store	1000 Prescott Ave
Convenient Food Mart 3008	Convenience Store	1801 Pittston Ave
Convenient Food Mart 3023	Convenience Store	300 Cedar Ave
Convenient Food Mart 3024	Convenience Store	1100 Moosic St
Convenient Food Mart 3025	Convenience Store	401 Mulberry St
Convenient Food Marts Of Pa 3002	Convenience Store	1347 N Main Ave
CVS Pharmacy 1593	Other	110 Green Ridge St
CVS PHARMACY 1611	Other	1101 Moosic St
Deep Shree Inc N/A	Convenience Store	300 Olive St
DOLLAR GENERAL 1059	Other	383 Meridian Ave
Dollar General 22687	Other	800 Cedar Ave
Dollar Tree 1955	Other	208 Meadow Ave
Dollar Tree 3687	Other	1000 S Washington Ave
Dollar Tree 7344	Other	1624 Nay Aug Ave
Downtown Scranton Convenient Llc	Convenience Store	352 Adams Ave
Family Dollar 10105	Other	449 N Main Ave
Family Dollar 12500	Other	1110 S Washington Ave
Family Dollar 12890	Other	101 Green Ridge St
Family Dollar 4190	Other	701 Prescott Ave
Family Dollar 4457	Other	1502 Jackson St
Florita's Bakery	Other	618 Cedar Ave
Food Mart Inc	Convenience Store	1435 N Washington Ave
Frank's News Tobacco & Corner Store LLC	Convenience Store	302 N Washington Ave
Giant Food Store 6305	Supermarket	1600 Nay Aug Ave
Gunsmoke And Convenient N/A	Convenience Store	1401 N Washington Ave
Hamro Grocery Store Scranton	Other	231 Pittston Ave
International Deli & Grocery Inc	Grocery Store	1102 Cedar Ave
Joe's Kwik Mart 166	Convenience Store	701 North Keyser Ave
Joe's Kwik Mart 171	Convenience Store	300 Meadow Ave
Joe's Kwik Marts 177	Convenience Store	1696 N Keyser Ave
Jvj Food Llc	Super Store	1110 S Washington Ave
La Campesina Grocery Store	Grocery Store	829 Pittston Ave
La Dona Mexican Grocery Store LLC	Convenience Store	1330 Wyoming Ave
La Mexicanita Grocery Store And Multi Services 01	Convenience Store	424 Cedar Ave
Lans Express South	Convenience Store	1227 S Main Ave
Lao Asian Market NA	Other	1813 N Main Ave
Latinos Grocery Store Llc	Grocery Store	103 River St
Madzin's Market	Convenience Store	527 Prospect Ave
Namaste Grocery Store	Grocery Store	732 Prospect Ave
Oaxaca's Grocery Store	Grocery Store	1523 Cedar Ave
PINE BROOK MARKET	Grocery Store	837 Capouse Ave
Poomie Hoagies no	Convenience Store	610 Luzerne St
PriceRite of Scranton 405	Super Store	611 Luzerne St
Providence Road Exxon	Convenience Store	1327 Providence Rd
Redners Warehouse Market 75	Supermarket	550 N 7th Ave
Schiel's Family Market Dunmore 55999	Super Store	1219 Wheeler Ave
Sheetz 662	Convenience Store	500 Mt Pleasant Dr
Shiv Convenient Mart Llc	Other	953 Prescott Ave
South Side Farmers' Market	Farmers and Markets	509 Cedar Ave
SOUTHSIDE SEAFOOD	Specialty Store	1930 Pittston Ave
Spice Asian Market	Other	343 Adams Ave
Sunoco Gas & Mini Mart	Convenience Store	234 S Main Ave
Super Natural & Fresh Produce Ii Inc.	Grocery Store	901 Pittston Ave
The Fresh Grocer Meadow Avenue	Super Store	320 Meadow Ave
The Fresh Grocery South Main and Eynon	Super Store	702 S Main Ave
Turkey Hill Minit Market 950287	Convenience Store	750 Providence Rd
Turkey Hill Minit Markets 950142	Convenience Store	1429 Mulberry St
Turkey Hill Minit Markets 950178	Convenience Store	560 N Main Ave
Turkey Hill Minit Markets 950189	Convenience Store	300 Meridian Ave
V & V Express Mart	Convenience Store	1720 N Main Ave
Valley Supermarket	Grocery Store	940 Jefferson Ave
VITALIS MKT	Grocery Store	1711 Jackson St
Walgreens 07739	Other	330 S Main Ave
Walmart 4276	Super Store	1325 Main St
Wyoming Food Mart	Convenience Store	917 Wyoming Ave
Yeshiva Co-op	Grocery Store	1135 Capouse Ave

Post Offices in Scranton

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
United States Post Office

Treatment Centers in Scranton

13 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
A Better Today Inc	Substance Abuse	570-825-1442
A Better Today Inc	Substance Abuse	570-344-1444
Childrens Service Center of - Wyoming Valley	Both	570-825-6425
CleanSlate Centers	Substance Abuse	570-904-6000
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Servs Inc - Outpatient Services	Substance Abuse	570-961-1997 x212
Moses Taylor Hospital - Senior Mental Health	Mental Health	570-770-6395
Scranton Counseling Center	Both	570-348-6100 x3205
TPALS - Turning Point Alt Living Solutions	Substance Abuse	570-820-0589
TPALS - Turning Point Alt Living Solutions	Substance Abuse	570-880-7614
Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center - Veterans Affairs	Both	570-824-3521 x27738
Wright Center for Community Health	Both	570-343-2383
WY Valley Alc and Drug Servs Inc - Alcohol and Drug Services Inc	Substance Abuse	570-820-8888
Wyoming Valley Alc and Drug Servs Inc	Substance Abuse	570-820-8888

Churches & Religious Organizations in Scranton

66 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ADDISON S WALK INSTITUTE FOR CHRISTIAN STUDIES INC	PO BOX 1082
ASSOCIATION OF CATHOLIC MENTAL HEALTH MINISTERS	2226 CEDAR AVE
BETH SHALOM ACADEMY	701 N WEBSTER AVE
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA	317 LINDEN ST
CATHOLIC LIGHT PUBLISHING COMPANY	300 WYOMING AVE
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE DIOCESE OF SCRANTON INC	300 WYOMING AVE
CHABAD OF NORTH POCONO	947 CLAY AVE
CHURCH OF BIBLE UNDERSTANDING	PO BOX 20109
CHURCH OF THE CROSS	PO BOX 1277
CONCORD UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST	223 WILLIAM ST
CONGREGATION BAIS MOSHE FUND	738 CLAY AVE
CONGREGATION OF THE SISTERS SERVANTS OF THE IMMACULATE HEART	2300 ADAMS AVE
COURT STREET UNITED MEDTHODIST CHURCH	816 COURT ST
COVENANT CHURCH AT GREEN RIDGE 1601 WYOMING AVE	414 MADISON AVE
COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SCRANTON PA	816 OLIVE ST
DIOCESE OF SCRANTON CATHOLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM INC	300 WYOMING AVENUE
DOROTHY DAY CATHOLIC WORKER	801 TAYLOR AVE
ETERNAL ROCK WORSHIP CENTER	970 JOHN AVE
FAITH WORKS FELLOWSHIP CHURCH	210 14TH AVE
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH	2045 N MAIN AVE
GRACE REFORMED EPISCOPAL CHURCH	104 LAUREL DR
GREEN RIDGE ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH	825 GREEN RIDGE ST
GREENRIDGE PM CHURCH	408 E MARKET ST
HEAVENS DOOR INTERNATIONAL CHURCH OF GOD	830 CEDAR AVE
HELLENIC ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCIATION	505 N WASHINGTON AVE
HOPE CHURCH	720 DELAWARE ST
IGLESIA CRISTIANA JEHOVA ES MI SOCORRO SALMO 121 INC	530 PITTSTON AVE
IGLESIA MISIONERA CASA DE DIOS Y PUERTA DEL CIELO	215 HICKORY ST STE 5
IGLESIA PENTECOSTAL HERMANOS UNIDOS EN CRISTO INC FARO DE LUZ	538 BEECH STREET
IGLESIA PENTECOSTAL REY DE REYES	213 PROSPECT AVE
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH	238 REESE ST
INFANT CARE PROGRAM AT COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH INC	550 MADISON AVE
IPUL SCRANTON PA INC	1071 BLAIR AVE
ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA	540 N WEBSTER AVE
JACKSON STREET BAPTIST CHURCH	1206 JACKSON ST
JEWISH HERITAGE CONNECTION	601 JEFFERSON AVE
LIGHTHOUSE IN SCRANTON	131 NORTH CABRINI AVENUE
MARIAN CATHOLIC INTER PAROCHIAL SCHOOL	633 ORCHARD ST
MARY MOTHER OF GOD PARISH	316 WILLIAM ST
MISSION SCRANTON INC	229 S MAIN AVE
NUEVA VIDA INTERNATIONAL SCRANTON	120 S MAIN AVE
PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH	2506 N MAIN AVE
POLISH NATIONAL CATHOLIC CHURCH	1006 PITTSTON AVE
PRAISE THE LORD MINISTRY ASSEMBLY OF GOD	1021 TAYLOR AVE
QUEEN OF ANGELS CHAPEL INC	535 N HYDE PARK AVE
REVIVAL MOUNTAIN OUTREACH MINISTRIE S	219 N MAIN AVE PMB 348
SALVATION APOSTOLIC TEMPLE	223 N MAIN AVE
SCRANTON CHURCH OF CHRIST INC	137 S MAIN AVE
SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER AT THE MASONIC TEMPLE	420 N WASHINGTON AVE
SCRANTON REVIVAL BAPTIST CHURCH	631 MADISON AVE
SCRANTON RITUALARIUM ASSOCIATION	531 MONROE AVE
SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH	1936 WAYNE AVENUE
SOCIETY OF THE INFANT JESUS	2300 ADAMS AVE
ST DEMIANA COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH	1011 FROUDE AVE
ST MARYS BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH	310 MIFFLIN AVE
ST MARYS CHURCH	430 PITTSTON AVE
ST MATTHEWS UNITED EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH	425 JEFFERSON AVE
ST PETER & PAUL CHURCH	1720 ACADEMY ST
ST STANISLAUS POLISH NATIONAL CATHOLIC CHURCH	529 E LOCUST ST
STEAMTOWN CHURCH	1511 PITTSTON AVE
SUNAGO BAPTIST CHURCH	1104 PINE ST
TEEN MERCY	1643 N MAIN AVE
TEMPLE ISRAEL OF SCRANTON	918 E GIBSON ST
THE SOUTHERN-TIER TORAH ADVANCEMENT & REVITALIZATION FOUNDATION	1043 QUINCY AVE
UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH	213 S MAIN AVE
WRIGHT CENTER MEDICAL GROUP	501 S WASHINGTON AVE STE 1000

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scranton

What is the population of Scranton?

Scranton has a population of 76,074 residents and is located in Pennsylvania. The population density is 3,006 people per square mile, spread across 25.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.7 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Scranton expensive to live in?

Scranton has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 97.6 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $49,531, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $141,700 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $991 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Scranton safe?

Public safety is a concern in Scranton, with a violent crime rate of 1,551 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,742 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Scranton receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Scranton?

Scranton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches, with 45.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Scranton?

Scranton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,033. There are 5,565 business establishments in the area, including 552 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 20 minutes, and 8.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Scranton?

The median home value in Scranton is $141,700. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $195,704. For renters, the median monthly rent is $991. Fair market rent is $996 for a 1-bedroom and $1,225 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 50.7%. The average annual property tax is $6,552.

How are the schools in Scranton?

Schools in Scranton score 5.7 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 22.8% of adults in Scranton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.5% have completed high school. 8.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Scranton?

The obesity rate in Scranton is 36.2% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 26.9% of adults are smokers. 29.7% are physically inactive. 91.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,212.

What is transportation like in Scranton?

The average commute in Scranton is 20 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 69.8% of workers drive alone to work, 1.7% use public transit, and 8.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Scranton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Scranton is 71.6% White, 6.6% Black or African American, 1% Hispanic or Latino. 81.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 18.1% speak Spanish. 6.3% of the population are military veterans. 17.0% of residents have a disability. 93.8% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Taylor, PA 6,261 pop · 2.6 mi Dunmore, PA 14,123 pop · 3.2 mi Moosic, PA 5,954 pop · 3.9 mi Throop, PA 4,069 pop · 4.5 mi Old Forge, PA 8,533 pop · 4.5 mi Dickson City, PA 6,022 pop · 4.7 mi Chinchilla, PA 2,322 pop · 5.6 mi Olyphant, PA 5,370 pop · 5.7 mi Avoca, PA 2,523 pop · 6.0 mi Clarks Summit, PA 5,058 pop · 6.3 mi Blakely, PA 6,661 pop · 6.6 mi Duryea, PA 5,054 pop · 6.8 mi Dupont, PA 2,545 pop · 6.8 mi Clarks Green, PA 1,594 pop · 6.9 mi

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