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Travis Park New Castle, PA vs South Scranton Scranton, PA
Travis Park New Castle, PA vs South Scranton Scranton, PA: What the data shows
Travis Park New Castle, PA is in Travis Park New Castle, PA while South Scranton Scranton, PA is in South Scranton Scranton, PA — both in the same state. On home prices, South Scranton Scranton, PA is the more affordable option at $225,000 median — $5,000 less than Travis Park New Castle, PA's $230,000. WYLT rates Travis Park New Castle, PA 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.
Travis Park New Castle, PA has the stronger safety profile of the two. Travis Park New Castle, PA has Low violent crime and Low property crime. South Scranton Scranton, PA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Travis Park New Castle, PA has Low flood risk and South Scranton Scranton, PA has Low flood risk.
Travis Park New Castle, PA is the more walkable neighborhood. Travis Park New Castle, PA scores 41/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus South Scranton Scranton, PA's 19/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating — Travis Park New Castle, PA rates 3/10 and South Scranton Scranton, PA rates 3/10.
| Category | Travis Park New Castle, PA | South Scranton Scranton, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Good for now | Good for now |
| Median Price | $230K | $225K ✓ Lower price |
| Median Rent | $1K | $1K ✓ Lower rent |
| Median Income | $60K ✓ Higher income | $58K |
| Price Volatility | Moderate | Low ✓ More stable |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 41/100 ✓ More walkable | 19/100 |
| Transit Score | 14/100 ✓ Better transit | 2/100 |
| Bike Score | N/A | 2/100 ✓ More bikeable |
| Commute | 64 min ✓ Shorter commute | 148 min |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | A ✓ Safer | D+ |
| Violent Crime | Low ✓ Lower risk | Moderate |
| Property Crime | Low ✓ Lower risk | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Good ✓ Cleaner air | Moderate |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 3/10 | 3/10 |
| Best for | FamiliesRetireesPittsburgh commuters | affordablefamily-orientedremote work |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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