Cost of Living in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton has a population of about 76,033. The median household income is $50,739, median gross rent is $1,048/month, and the median home value is $158,100. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is Scranton expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in Scranton is 37% below the national median and home values are 58% below the national median. Household income here is 40% below the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 25% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Scranton?
The median gross rent in Scranton, Pennsylvania is $1,048 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in Scranton?
The median owner-occupied home value in Scranton is $158,100 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in Scranton?
The median household income in Scranton is $50,739 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.