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Irving, TX vs South Scranton Scranton, PA

Irving, TX vs South Scranton Scranton, PA: What the data shows

Irving, TX is in Irving, TX and South Scranton Scranton, PA is in South Scranton Scranton, PA. On home prices, South Scranton Scranton, PA is the more affordable option at $225,000 median — $9,600 less than Irving, TX's $234,600. WYLT rates Irving, TX as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and South Scranton Scranton, PA as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Irving, TX has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. South Scranton Scranton, PA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Irving, TX has Low flood risk and South Scranton Scranton, PA has Low flood risk.

Irving, TX is the more walkable neighborhood. Irving, TX scores 22/100 (car-dependent) versus South Scranton Scranton, PA's 19/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Irving, TX has the higher school rating Irving, TX rates 6.8/10 and South Scranton Scranton, PA rates 3/10.

CategoryIrving, TXSouth Scranton Scranton, PA
Housing
VerdictGood for nowGood for now
Median Price$235K$225K

Lower price

Median Rent$1K$1K

Lower rent

Median Income$69K

Higher income

$58K
Price VolatilityLowLow
Getting Around
Walk Score22/100

More walkable

19/100
Transit ScoreMinimal transit2/100

Better transit

Bike ScoreN/A2/100

More bikeable

Commute20 min

Shorter commute

148 min
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+D+
Violent CrimeModerateModerate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityModerateModerate
Community
Schools6.8/10

Better schools

3/10
Best for
Budget‑conscious buyersCommuters to DallasYoung professionals without heavy reliance on public transit
affordablefamily-orientedremote work

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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