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Scranton, PA

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Area Highlights

Scranton, PA residents have a median age of 38.1 years old, with employment highest in the education and administrative support industries.

76,401 Population

The population has increased by 0.1% since the year 2010.

30,089 Households

$47,802 /yr
Median Household Income

$168,250
Median Home Sale Price

19m Median Commute Time

Most people in this area drive to work.

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Median Age

Median age is the age that divides a population into two numerically equally sized groups; that is, half the people are younger than this age and half are older. It is a single index that summarizes the age distribution of a population.

LEGEND

  • 61+ years old
  • 51 to 60 years old
  • 41 to 50 years old
  • 31 to 40 years old
  • 21 to 30 years old
  • 11 to 20 years old
  • 0 to 10 years old

Median Home Price

The median sale price measures the “middle” price of homes that sold, meaning that half of the homes sold for a higher price and half sold for less.

LEGEND

  • $2,000,000+
  • $1,000,000 to $2,000,000
  • $800,000 to $1,000,000
  • $600,000 to $800,000
  • $400,000 to $600,000
  • $200,000 to $400,000
  • $0 to $200,000

Median Household Income

The median household income is the income amount that divides a population into two equal groups, half having a household income above that amount, and half having a household income below that amount.

LEGEND

  • $500,000+ per year
  • $250,000 to $500,000 per year
  • $150,000 to $250,000 per year
  • $100,000 to $150,000 per year
  • $75,000 to $100,000 per year
  • $50,000 to $75,000 per year
  • $0 to $50,000 per year

Family & Education

38.1 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.3
persons per
household

34.9%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

High School Graduate 39%
Some College 17%
Bachelors Degree 15%
Some High School 12%
Graduate Degree 9%
Associates Degree 8%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is High School Graduate, representing 38.59% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
28.2% of households have children

Economics

$47,802 /yr
Median Household Income
$168,250
Median Sales Price
19 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is $50-74,999k representing 18.2% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 85%
  • Walk or Bike 7%
  • Work from Home 6%
  • Public Transit 2%

Occupancy by Type

Rented 15,099 44%
Owned 14,990 43%
Vacant 4,399 13%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 67%
Blue Collar 34%

Employment

Employees by Industry

Employees by Occupation

Demographics

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 38.1 years old. The smallest percentage group is 18-24 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 68%
Hispanic 17%
Other 9%
Black 8%
Asian 6%
Native American <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is White at 68%, followed by Hispanic at 17%, Other at 9%, and Black at 8%.

Crime & Pollution

Crime vs National Average

This location’s average annual crime rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Pollution vs National Average

This location’s average annual pollution rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Weather

82° July
Hottest Average Month
16° January
Coldest Average Month

Severe Weather

This location’s average annual severe weather events compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
16°
33°
Feb
17°
36°
Mar
25°
45°
Apr
35°
58°
May
45°
69°
Jun
54°
78°
Jul
59°
82°
Aug
57°
80°
Sep
50°
72°
Oct
39°
61°
Nov
31°
49°
Dec
21°
37°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

Precipitation

Precipitation (inch)

Listings in the Area

$97,500
For sale
2 beds • 1 baths • 924 sqft

521 Moosic Road
Old Forge, PA 18518

$215,000
For sale
3 beds • 2 baths • 1,300 sqft

610 Park Street
Moosic, PA 18507

$254,990
For sale
4 beds • 1 baths • 1 half baths • 1,650 sqft

2135 Brick Avenue
Scranton, PA 18508

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