Scranton, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lackawanna County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
76,074 Population 3,006/sq mi density
$49,531 Median Income $28,654 per capita
$141,700 Home Value $201,486 Zillow
$991 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
288 Violent Crime/100K 1,381 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$49,531 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,700 home value, $991/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
288 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Crime Overview

Violent Crime Rate
288
per 100,000 residents
24% below
US avg: 380/100K
Property Crime Rate
1,381
per 100,000 residents
30% below
US avg: 1,960/100K
Safety Rating
Below Average Crime
Safety grade: F (1.0/5.0)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Murder
9.3 avg 6.3
Rape
96.5 avg 40.0
Robbery
31.7 avg 73.9
Assault
150.6 avg 268.5

Property Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Burglary
192.9 avg 271.0
Theft
1,039.9 avg 1,401.9
Vehicle Theft
130.8 avg 282.7
Arson
17.2

Complete Crime Data

Violent Crime (per 100K)

Total Violent Crime288.0
Murder9.3
Rape96.5
Robbery31.7
Aggravated Assault150.6

Property Crime (per 100K)

Total Property Crime1,380.8
Burglary192.9
Theft/Larceny1,039.9
Vehicle Theft130.8
Arson17.2

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County)21