Peckville

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Peckville, PA Area Guide

A peaceful village outside of Scranton

Convenient Commuter Good Schools Community Small Business

A charming village in Lackawanna County, the city of Peckville is located just a few miles north of Scranton, home to the University of Scranton and the Steamtown National Historic Site, along with Poor Richards Pub and Alfredos Pizza from the beloved TV series The Office. Peckville is surrounded by expansive nature preserves and state parks, giving this active community abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. You’ll find residents walking and biking along the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail and grabbing a bite to eat at Andy’s Pizza. This close-knit community enjoys the secluded feel of this village, while simultaneously appreciating Peckville’s proximity to major metro areas like Scranton.

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Archbald Pothole State Park
  • Marywood University Arboretum
  • Lackawanna Heritage Valley
  • Everhart Museum
  • Nay Aug Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International

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† 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.

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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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.