Downtown, Scranton, PA
Living in Downtown
Bikeability61
Walkability91
Commute77
Public Transit63
Affordability100
Public Safety42
Airports6
Hospitals36
Colleges78
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools14
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation+1 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
46%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years41%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black6%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial4%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household46%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$27kMedian Household Income-$959 (2010–19)
67%Above Poverty-10% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K48%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector68%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van74%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked14%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$74kMedian Home Value-$14k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$665Median Monthly Rent+$137 (2010–19)
23%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached27%
Multiple units14%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier51%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K51%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas2%
Utility gas63%
Crime
Violent Crime in Downtown
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Lackawanna County38
Property Crime in Downtown
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Lackawanna County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (62%)(35%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump42%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 15 |
| Feb | 26 | 3 | 11 |
| Mar | 35 | 3 | 9 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Downtown
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding39
Tornado8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Downtown, Scranton, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Downtown, Scranton, PA
Scranton Hebrew Day School
1 miles, NE
Milton Eisner Yeshiva High School
1 miles, SE
All Saints Academy
1 miles, NW
Scranton Preparatory School
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Downtown, Scranton, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Downtown, Scranton, PA
Regional Hospital of Scranton
1 miles, NE
Moses Taylor Hospital
1 miles, NE
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
1 miles, E
Clarks Summit State Hospital
7 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Downtown, Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
5 miles, SW
Lehigh Valley International Airport
53 miles, S
New York Stewart International Airport
81 miles, E