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.
Median Household Income
$50,739
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,048
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$158,100
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$863
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,028
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,252
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,631
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · 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
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,076
Per month
Avg Home Value
$194,933
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Scranton?
The cost of living index for Scranton is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Scranton?
The median gross rent in Scranton is $1,048 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Scranton?
The median household income in Scranton is $50,739 per year.
What is the median home value in Scranton?
The median home value in Scranton is $158,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Scranton?
Air quality data for Scranton is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Scranton?
Tax data for Pennsylvania is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
