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Scranton, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lackawanna County County

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
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
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
F
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

Scranton, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,531
34% below
$28,654 per capita
Home Value
$141,700
50% below
Zillow: $195,704
Median Rent
$991/mo
15% below
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,551/100K
308% above
1,742/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
32% below
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
66%
Home Value
50%
Rent
85%
Poverty
149%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
408%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Scranton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 $49,531 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,654. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,565 business establishments, including 552 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Scranton is $141,700 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,704. Median rent is $991/month, with 30.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Scranton reports 1,551 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 308% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,742/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

22.8% of adults in Scranton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Scranton has 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. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population76,074
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density3,006/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,531
Per Capita$28,654
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,700
Rent$991
Ownership50.7%
Zillow$195,704
Housing Units35,086
Rent Burden30.7%

Crime

F
Violent1,551/100K
Property1,742/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault1,407/100K
Burglary309/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,256/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation751 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute20 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Scranton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 552 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.