City profile
Scranton, PA
Lackawanna County · Population 76,033
Scranton is a city in Lackawanna County, PA with about 76,033 residents and a typical home value near $158,000. It is 100 miles from Lancaster, PA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
28°F
Summer avg
75°F
Sunny days / yr
195
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$158,100
Typical monthly housing
$1,042
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
78
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.39%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.07%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.34%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 90/100
Top hazards: Riverine flooding, Winter weather, Lightning
Nearest major airport
92 mi to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 51% Democratic / 48% Republican
Community
Population
76,033
Black population
6.9%
County
Lackawanna County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: flooding
Highlights
- About 76,033 residents
- Typical home value about $158,000
- 100 miles from Lancaster, PA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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