Here's what it costs to live in Scranton, Pennsylvania, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,048 per month, while the typical home is valued around $158,100. Households earn a median of $50,739 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$50,739
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,048
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$158,100
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$863
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,028
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,252
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,631
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
76,033
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.2 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
9
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$938
Per month
Avg Home Value
$167,825
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 18411 | — | $1,099 | $266,600 |
| ZIP 18503 | — | $860 | — |
| ZIP 18504 | — | $927 | $123,400 |
| ZIP 18505 | — | $899 | $127,300 |
| ZIP 18507 | — | $925 | $236,500 |
| ZIP 18508 | — | $997 | $109,200 |
| ZIP 18509 | — | $930 | $162,800 |
| ZIP 18510 | — | $958 | $163,500 |
| ZIP 18519 | — | $844 | $153,300 |
January Avg
27°F
July Avg
73°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.7
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
92.3%
The cost of living index for Scranton is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Scranton is $1,048 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Scranton is $50,739 per year.
The median home value in Scranton is $158,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Scranton is not yet available.
Tax data for Pennsylvania is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
