Allentown, PA vs Scranton, PA

Allentown, PA vs Scranton, PA: What the data shows

Allentown, PA is in Allentown, PA while Scranton, PA is in Scranton, PA — both in the same state. On home prices, Scranton, PA is the more affordable option at $120,000 median — $38,800 less than Allentown, PA's $158,800. WYLT rates Allentown, PA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Scranton, PA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Scranton, PA has the stronger safety profile of the two. Allentown, PA has High violent crime and High property crime. Scranton, PA has Moderate violent crime and High property crime. On environmental risk, Allentown, PA has Low flood risk and Scranton, PA has Low flood risk.

Allentown, PA is the more walkable neighborhood. Allentown, PA scores 72/100 (very walkable) versus Scranton, PA's 37/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating — Allentown, PA rates 6.2/10 and Scranton, PA rates 6.2/10.