Bloomsburg, PA

Bloomsburg is a secluded town of around 15,000 people on the banks of the Susquehanna River, roughly 60 miles southwest of Scranton. Best known regionally as the home of Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, the large population of students gives the community a distinctive college town atmosphere—this is most apparent in the eastside neighborhoods surrounding the campus, and along Main Street, which features an extensive assortment of cafes, arts venues, and nightlife hotspots catering to the university crowd. However, with its combination of quiet suburban streets, highly-rated schools, and low crime rate, Bloomsburg is also great for folks raising families.