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Living in Scranton -the reality
OK so I'm a remote worker and You can expect to pay around $991 for rent here. Household incomes average around $49,531 in Scranton. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $991/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $141,700 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
Pros:
- Great weather
- Good job market
- Nice parks and trails
- Good internet infrastructure
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Limited public transit
- Limited dining options
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Limited cultural events
Is this normal for Scranton? The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up.
Pros:
- Great weather
- Good job market
- Nice parks and trails
- Good internet infrastructure
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Limited public transit
- Limited dining options
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Limited cultural events
Is this normal for Scranton? The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up.
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