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North Scranton Scranton, PA
North Scranton Scranton · PA 18508
Updated July 6, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$95K
Median Price
27/100
Walk Score
5/10
Schools
152 min
to Philadelphia, PA
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
D+Safety
55/100
D+Schools
50/100
CQuietness
60/100
FCommute
15/100
FWalkability
27/100
WYLT Score45/100
Our Take
North Scranton offers affordable housing and a quiet, low‑flood environment, making it a solid option for many residents. However, the lack of walkability, limited transit, and uncertain school quality mean it won’t be a top pick for those prioritising urban amenities or highly-rated education.
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The Good
- ✓affordable median home price
- ✓low flood risk
- ✓quiet residential streets
- ✓proximity to city services
Real Talk
- !limited public transit
- !poor walkability
- !few dining options
- !school quality data sparse
- $higher utility costs in older homes
- $potential property tax increases
- $maintenance on aging infrastructure
Best For
first-time homebuyersretirees seeking low costremote workerssmall families
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
North Scranton Scranton, PA
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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