Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
19%
Scranton
Scranton, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,348
Population
75,947
Renter Mix
54% Rent
The Electric City’s unique lifestyle shines bright
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Historic
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Welcome to Scranton, Pennsylvania! Known as the Electric City, Scranton offers residents a mix of historic charm and modern living. Average rent for a one-bedroom apartment currently stands at $1,254 (showing a 2.9% annual increase). Downtown features architectural treasures like the Lackawanna County Courthouse and the restored Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel. Nay Aug Park provides outdoor recreation with its walking trails and scenic gorge. The city's residential areas include the Hill and Green Ridge sections, known for their historic homes, while downtown features contemporary apartment communities. The University of Scranton campus adds to the area's energy, and the Steamtown National Historic Site preserves the region's railroad legacy.
The Scranton Cultural Center, housed in the former Masonic Temple, hosts performances and events throughout the year. The city celebrates its heritage through annual traditions like La Festa Italiana in courthouse square and the St. Patrick's Day Parade, one of the largest in the nation. Downtown Scranton continues to grow with locally owned shops and restaurants. Current rental options include two-bedroom units averaging $1,470 and three-bedroom homes at approximately $1,248.
Explore the City
Shops and restaurants are located beneath apartments in Downtown Scranton.
Nay Aug Park is an escape from the city that isn't far from Scranton.
Scranton was the first city in America to have completely electric street cars.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$47,599
Average: $65,156
Education
15,686
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
33,503
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Scranton has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
54%
Non-Renters
46%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Scranton, PA is $1,249 for a studio, $1,348 for one bedroom, $1,562 for two bedrooms, and $1,269 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Scranton has increased by 3.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,348/month
770 Sq Ft
House
$1,782/month
1,311 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,252/month
892 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,600/month
951 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Scranton, PA is 10.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Scranton is 37.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,249 - $1,546. You can expect to pay 2.2% less for groceries, 3.4% more for utilities, and 1.1% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
348 Students
Public
Grades K-5
428 Students
South Scranton Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-8
790 Students
Public
Grades K-5
449 Students
Public
Grades K-5
320 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,710 Students
South Scranton Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-8
790 Students
HOWARD GARDNER MULTIPLE INTELL
Public
Grades K-8
318 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
965 Students
Public
Grades K-8
862 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,710 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,401 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Steamtown National Historic Site
- Everhart Museum
- Nay Aug Park
- Marywood University Arboretum
- Montage Mountain
Military Bases
Airports
- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International
Top Apartments in Scranton
Houses for Rent in Scranton
Property Management Companies in Scranton, PA
Clover Group Inc.
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77
Communities
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9,184
Units
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65
Cities
2 Communities in Scranton
RP Management
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25
Communities
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4,472
Units
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19
Cities
2 Communities in Scranton
Morgan Properties
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389
Communities
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108,169
Units
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237
Cities
1 Community in Scranton
CLK Properties
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58
Communities
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17,295
Units
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35
Cities
1 Community in Scranton
Affiliated Management, Inc.
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38
Communities
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3,923
Units
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30
Cities
1 Community in Scranton
CJ Lombardo Company
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21
Communities
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3,053
Units
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16
Cities
1 Community in Scranton
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Methodology
† 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.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
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.