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Scranton, PA
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Population: 75,987
Home Price: $112,600
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Overview
Scranton is a midsize city in the state of Pennsylvania with a population of 75,987. Scranton has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
20.1 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Scranton, PA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Scranton
Pennsylvania
United States
Per Capita Income
$25,132
$32,862
$32,693
Median Household Income
$44,161
$65,512
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
5.5%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
16.1%
7.8%
10.5%
Age
Scranton
Pennsylvania
United States
Median Age
37.5
43.2
42.3
Gender
Scranton
Pennsylvania
United States
Male
50.3%
49.5%
49.8%
Female
49.7%
50.5%
50.2%
Race
Scranton
Pennsylvania
United States
White
78.1%
90.2%
80.3%
Black or African American
5.6%
3.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.1%
2.7%
Asian
5.0%
1.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
3.0%
1.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
8.0%
3.4%
5.2%
Housing Information
Scranton
Pennsylvania
United States
Median Home Price
$112,600
$158,815
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$697
$748
$801
Family Households
34.9%
34.9%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
32.0%
32.0%
26.2%
Homeowners
49.9%
72.7%
72.9%
Renters
50.1%
27.3%
27.1%
Education
Scranton
Pennsylvania
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
7.9%
6.1%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
39.8%
39.8%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
16.8%
16.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.1%
9.7%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
14.4%
15.4%
15.0%
Proficiency
Scranton
Pennsylvania
United States
Mathematics
29.9%
51.3%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
48.5%
66.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Scranton
Pennsylvania
United States
Murder
0.0
2.2
3.0
Rape
58.2
18.0
38.0
Robbery
85.4
28.7
40.7
Assault
1407.1
152.4
188.5
Property Crime
Scranton
Pennsylvania
United States
Burglary
309.1
127.5
336.1
Theft
1326.9
780.1
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
106.0
52.2
167.1
Arson
7.8
5.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Scranton, PA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
beer
beer wine
wine
blue cheese
craft beer
whole foods
italian
ice cream
sweet potato
breakfast sandwich
graeters ice cream
pizza
fried chicken
crispy chicken sandwich
cigars
sandwich
sadza
cheese
tastes
sofrito
penn state football
video games
football
high school football
sports teams
baseball
philly sports
sports analyst
boston sports
chicago sports
combat sports
fantasy football
pro wrestling
teams
flag football
hs football
basketball
wrestling
classic rock
gaming
inspired by
nft
comics
cinema
cover art
mixed media
pfp
fiber art
designs
artists
architecture
original designs
vintage toys
comic
prints
collection
nfts
paintings
fashion
theatre
spending time
video games
nerdy things
anime
board games
comics
tv shows
horror movies
gaming
books
mtg commander
doting husband
nascar
comic books
fast cars
philadelphia eagles
fishing
miami dolphins
vintage toys
adventures
nepa scene
sports
music videos
radio show
tv
producer
pro wrestling
classic rock
#networking event
tv shows
cinema
digital media
gaming
talk radio
pop culture
instagram tik tok
networking events
content creation
networking
comedy
sports
summer
science technology
fishing
fire pit
winter
air conditioning
indoor
axe throwing
space
hiking
arts
lawn
mountain
facility
nature
photography
recreational
beach
hiking camping
poshmark
vendor
black friday
steamtown
whole foods
designs
gas station
flea market
gift card
grocery store
gas stations
starbucks
clothing
toys
stickers
walmart
furniture
grocery shopping
goods
cart
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