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Scranton, PA

Aggregated across 6 ZIP codes in Scranton.

Population: 82,447 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Scranton, PA is $194,442 — down 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $204,649 after a median 19 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,387/month. 17 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, inland flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$194,442

Typical home value

-2.4%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$194,442
1-year appreciation
-2.4%
3-year appreciation
+17.5%
5-year appreciation
+46.8%
10-year appreciation
+108.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Oct 2024)
$202,841
House Price Index (state)
384.9 (+3.9% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$204,649
Median list price
$231,225
Median price per sqft
$133
1-year sale-price change
+1.6%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
228
For-sale inventory
185
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
232
1-year forecast
+2.6%
New listings (monthly)
63

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,387/mo
1-year rent change
+3.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$949/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,106/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,363/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,786/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,962/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Scranton SD, Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS, Career Technology Center 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, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, inland flooding, lightning, winter weather, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
842
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)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.8°F
Average high
56.8°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.2 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)
39
Days with Good air quality
270
Days with Moderate air quality
92
Highest AQI recorded (year)
117

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

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
3
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
30
Nearest airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
15
Hospitals include
GARNET HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER CATSKILLS, GEISINGER-COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER, WAYNE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+106 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1940
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
88,172
Average weekly wage
$1,043
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
277

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

How it compares

ScrantonState medianUS median
Typical home value$194,442$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$204,649$254,900$325,000
Median days on market19 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,387/mo$1,560/mo$1,809/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 typical home value in Scranton, PA?
$194,442.
What is the median sale price in Scranton, PA?
$204,649.
How long do homes take to sell in Scranton, PA?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in Scranton, PA?
Typical rent: $1,387/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Scranton, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, inland flooding, lightning, winter weather, heat wave.
Is Scranton, PA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 842 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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, 2024-25).
Is Scranton, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 10.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Scranton, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Scranton, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Scranton

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