Scranton--Wilkes-Barre Metro Area, PA
Living in the Scranton Metro Area
Bikeability22
Walkability39
Commute70
Public Transit26
Affordability76
Public Safety73
Airports8
Hospitals39
Colleges81
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools59
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
556kPopulation-5.5k (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black3%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate39%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$139kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$620Median Monthly Rent+$155 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke2%
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene15%
LP gas6%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas53%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Scranton Metro Area
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Property Crime in the Scranton Metro Area
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 3 | 14 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 10 |
| Mar | 36 | 3 | 8 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Scranton Metro Area
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding48
Tornado9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Scranton--Wilkes-Barre Metro Area, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Scranton--Wilkes-Barre Metro Area, PA
Im Big Now Learning Center
2 miles, SW
Trucksville Early Childhood Education Center
2 miles, SW
Cheder Menachem
3 miles, S
New Story School
3 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Scranton--Wilkes-Barre Metro Area, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Scranton--Wilkes-Barre Metro Area, PA
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
4 miles, S
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
5 miles, S
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
6 miles, SE
Clarks Summit State Hospital
14 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Scranton--Wilkes-Barre Metro Area, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
52 miles, SE
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
77 miles, NW