Scranton

Scranton, Pennsylvania Overview

Scranton scores 49.8/100 overall (C+), ranking #13 of 20 cities in Pennsylvania — below the state composite of 60.3. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 78/100, while Fiscal Health lags at 18/100.

Income & Employment in Scranton

The median household income in Scranton is $41,601, 44% below the statewide median of $73,823. The local unemployment rate of 3.7% is lower than the state’s 4.1%.

Safety in Scranton

Scranton reports 311.8 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 313 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 1437.5 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Scranton

Scranton has a cost of living index of 93 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $141,700. Median monthly rent is $991.

Education & Schools in Scranton

Scranton has a high school graduation rate of 86%. The student-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. Local districts invest $17,195 per student, well above the national median. The city has 16 public schools serving 9,531 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Scranton

Scranton enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 55.2°F. Summers average 72.3°F. Winters average 39.9°F. Annual precipitation is 52.7 inches. The mean commute time is 18.3 minutes, compared to 23.6 for Pennsylvania overall.

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