Scranton, Pennsylvania
Among the top 14% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 41% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 42% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 45% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 86% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 57% of US places
- top 10% for park & nature access
- top 12% for walkability
- bottom 6% for property tax rate
Scranton is a mid-size city in Pennsylvania with about 76,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and C for affordability. Standout strengths include park & nature access, walkability, and commute time. It rates lower on annual snowfall and property tax rate.
Official websitescrantonpa.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.8 in2.5 in
humid 90%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$49k26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 84% of US places
Home Value$126k36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$933better than 48% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 49% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.26%better than 6% of US places
Income Tax5.50%better than 41% of US places
State 3.10% + Local 2.40%
Sales Tax6.34%better than 77% of US places
Estimated total tax burden13.42%better than 23% of US places
Unemployment5.6%better than 34% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)27°F31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation38.7 in40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall45.1 inbetter than 17% of US places
Sunny Days204 daysbetter than 23% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 67% of US places
Comfortable Days93 daysbetter than 76% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk36.0better than 85% of US places
Air Quality47 AQIbetter than 44% of US places
School Quality71.4better than 67% of US places
Violent Crime1402/100kbetter than 20% of US places
Property Crime1702/100kbetter than 25% of US places
Community
Population76,11998th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.332nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4376th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9952nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)68.6%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)5.8%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)16.1%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)4.7%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.8%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 87% of US places
Walkability10.7/20better than 88% of US places
Airport Distance92 mibetter than 41% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.4%better than 43% of US places
Amenities Nearby34.95better than 31% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 90% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Scranton an affordable place to live?
- Scranton is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 84% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Scranton?
- The median home value in Scranton is $126k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Scranton?
- Median household income in Scranton is $49k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Scranton?
- Median gross rent in Scranton is $933 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Scranton safe?
- Scranton is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1402/100k (better than 20%). Property crime is 1702/100k.
- What is the weather like in Scranton?
- Scranton averages 73°F in July and 27°F in January, with 38.7 in of annual precipitation and about 204 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Scranton?
- Public-school quality in Scranton is above average, scoring better than 67% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Scranton?
- The average one-way commute in Scranton is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)