At a Glance
Median Income
$49,531
$28,654 per capita
Home Value
$141,700
Zillow: $201,486
Median Rent
$991/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
288/100K
1,381/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
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 5.5% (53% above 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 $201,486. 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 288 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,381/100K. The murder rate is 9.3/100K.
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. 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 Born10.4%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,531
Per Capita$28,654
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$141,700
Rent$991
Ownership50.7%
Zillow$201,486
Housing Units35,086
Rent Burden30.7%
Crime
F
Violent288/100K
Property1,381/100K
Murder9.3/100K
Assault151/100K
Burglary193/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,256/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
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.
10.4% 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.