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Scranton, PA

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The Electric City’s unique lifestyle shines bright

Suburban Peaceful Affordable Historic Charming Vibrant College

Scranton was the first city in the United States to adopt electric street cars, rightfully earning the nickname of the Electric City. Incorporated in 1856, Scranton touts a rich past as an industrial center, and maintains a sense of historic charm to this day with numerous museums and historical sites to explore.

But Scranton isn’t all history. A vibrant downtown offers plenty of modern delights—from exciting eateries and cafes to unique boutiques and art galleries. In addition to the urban vibe of its walkable downtown, Scranton also provides a small-town sense of community. Residents often come together for local events such as the Scranton Jazz Festival and First Friday Scranton.

Connecting with nature is easy in Scranton, with more than 70 miles of walking and biking paths on the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation at the sprawling Nay Aug Park. Scranton is also located within minutes of the Pocono Mountains. Should you want to experience the bustle of a larger city, Philadelphia and New York City are each just a two-hour drive away from Scranton.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Scranton, PA is $1,180 for a studio, $1,255 for one bedroom, $1,465 for two bedrooms, and $1,212 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Scranton has increased by 2.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,255/month
742 Sq Ft
House
$1,868/month
1,617 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,351/month
909 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,191/month
1,630 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Scranton, PA is 7.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Scranton is 27.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,180 - $1,465. You can expect to pay 1.1% less for groceries, 4.0% more for utilities, and 4.1% more for transportation.

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Transportation

71

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Neil Armstrong #40

Public

Grades K-4

428 Students

6
out of 10

Robert Morris #27

Public

Grades K-4

217 Students

6
out of 10

South Scranton Intrmd School

Public

Grades 5-8

790 Students

5
out of 10

Frances Willard #32

Public

Grades PK-4

348 Students

5
out of 10

John F. Kennedy #7

Public

Grades K-4

320 Students

5
out of 10

South Scranton Intrmd School

Public

Grades 5-8

790 Students

5
out of 10

Scranton High School

Public

Grades 7-12

1,710 Students

4
out of 10

West Scranton Intrmd School

Public

Grades 5-8

862 Students

4
out of 10

Northeast Intermediate School

Public

Grades 6-8

965 Students

3
out of 10

Scranton High School

Public

Grades 7-12

1,710 Students

4
out of 10

West Scranton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,401 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Steamtown National Historic Site
  • Everhart Museum
  • Nay Aug Park
  • Marywood University Arboretum
  • Montage Mountain

Military Bases

Airports

  • Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.