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Crime in Scranton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Scranton. Key points include:
There were 1,231 total crimes in Scranton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Scranton is 1,626.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Scranton is 281.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Scranton is 1,345.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Scranton is -23.25% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Scranton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Scranton / 100k People |
Pennsylvania / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,231 | 1,626.5 | 1,680.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 213 | 281.4 | 245.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 7 | 9.2 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 24 | 31.7 | 51.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 112 | 148.0 | 161.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,018 | 1,345.1 | 1,435.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 146 | 192.9 | 116.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 774 | 1,022.7 | 1,129.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 98 | 129.5 | 188.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Scranton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Scranton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in Scranton is 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Scranton is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Scranton is $181,950.
The median income in Scranton is $50,739.
Scranton's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Scranton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Scranton | Pennsylvania | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 97 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 66 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Scranton, PA Weather
The average high in Scranton is 59.3° and the average low is 39.2°.
There are 78.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.9 inches of precipitation each year with 49.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Scranton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 49.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Scranton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Scranton
The current population in Scranton is 76,033. The population has decreased 0.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 76,033 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 76,074 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 76,119 | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 75,987 | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 76,997 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 77,054 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 76,869 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 76,624 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 76,380 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 76,064 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 75,842 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 75,982 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 76,021 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 76,081 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 76,065 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Scranton
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Scranton is:
64.9% White with 49,331 White residents.
6.6% African American with 4,995 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 50 American Indian residents.
5.3% Asian with 3,999 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 51 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 478 Other residents.
4.6% Two Or More with 3,485 Two Or More residents.
17.9% Hispanic with 13,644 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Scranton | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.9% | 73.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 6.6% | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.3% | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.6% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 17.9% | 8.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Scranton
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Scranton is 50.8% female with 38,651 female residents.
Scranton is 49.2% male with 37,382 male residents.
| Gender | Scranton | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Scranton for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Scranton completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Scranton completed 9-12th grade.
39.0% of adults in Scranton completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Scranton completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Scranton completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Scranton completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Scranton completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Scranton completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Scranton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Scranton | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Scranton, Pennsylvania
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8.1% of households in Scranton earn Less than $10,000.
6.9% of households in Scranton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.7% of households in Scranton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.2% of households in Scranton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.5% of households in Scranton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.2% of households in Scranton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.5% of households in Scranton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.2% of households in Scranton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.9% of households in Scranton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.8% of households in Scranton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Scranton | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.1% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.9% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.7% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.2% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.5% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.2% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.2% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.9% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.8% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
