Scranton, PA
Living in Scranton
Bikeability40
Walkability61
Commute83
Public Transit42
Affordability90
Public Safety46
Airports6
Hospitals36
Colleges80
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools21
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
77kPopulation+989 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
56%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black5%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate40%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$5k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office22%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$103kMedian Home Value-$3.3k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$648Median Monthly Rent+$174 (2010–19)
42%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached13%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units15%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier55%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas2%
Utility gas77%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Scranton
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Lackawanna County38
Property Crime in Scranton
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Lackawanna County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (60%)(37%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump45%
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 Scranton
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding40
Tornado9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Scranton, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Scranton, PA
Scranton Hebrew Day School
1 miles, NE
Milton Eisner Yeshiva High School
1 miles, SE
Scranton Preparatory School
1 miles, NE
All Saints Academy
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Scranton, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near 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 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