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Scranton
  • Town in Pennsylvania
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Scranton

#20 in Best Places to Live in Lackawanna County
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Scranton is a town in Pennsylvania with a population of 75,987. Scranton is in Lackawanna County. Living in Scranton offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Scranton there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Scranton and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Scranton are above average.
    Population
    75,987
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $112,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $842
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      50%
    • Own
      50%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      219.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      117.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      37.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      223.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      945.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      106
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      13%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      40%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      11%
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    Working in Scranton

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $44,161
    National
    $69,021
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