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Scranton, PA

Aggregated across 6 ZIP codes in Scranton.

Population: 82,447 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Scranton, PA is $188,027 — down 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $245,417 after a median 24 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,332/month. 17 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$188,027

Median home value

-2.3%

1-year change

24

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$188,027
1-year appreciation
-2.3%
3-year appreciation
+17.3%
5-year appreciation
+48.1%
10-year appreciation
+106.0%
All-time peak (2024-10)
$197,538
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$245,417
Median list price
$257,225
Median price per sqft
$142
1-year sale-price change
+13.0%
Median days on market
24 days
Homes sold (recent period)
16
For-sale inventory
183
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
15
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
64

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,332/mo
1-year rent change
+4.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$867/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,339/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,008/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
17
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Scranton SD, Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS, CTC of Lackawanna County
Schools include
Frances Willard #32, Isaac Tripp El Sch, West Scranton HS, Charles Sumner #18, West Scranton Intrmd Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 40% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Tobyhanna Army Depot (18 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.3°F
Average high
61.5°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.8 in
Annual snowfall
31.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
230
Days with Moderate air quality
127
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
292

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
37,570
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
32,909

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
18
Nearest national park
Steamtown National Historic Site (0 mi)
National parks include
Steamtown National Historic Site, Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
174
Nearest airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
GEISINGER-COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER, LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - DICKSON CITY, CLARKS SUMMIT STATE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+106 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,940
Housing built before 1970
77.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,155
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
67.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
86,695
Average weekly wage
$975
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
129

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ScrantonState medianUS median
Median home value$188,027$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$245,417$254,900$325,000
Median days on market24 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,332/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,155$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Scranton, PA?
$188,027.
What is the median sale price in Scranton, PA?
$245,417.
How long do homes take to sell in Scranton, PA?
Median days on market: 24 days.
What is typical rent in Scranton, PA?
Typical rent: $1,332/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Scranton, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, winterWeather, heatWave.
Is Scranton, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Scranton, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 40% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Scranton, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Scranton, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Scranton, PA?
17 schools (11 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Scranton, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 10.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Scranton, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Scranton, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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