Census ACS · #100 MSA
Scranton Metro Area
The Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, Pa Metropolitan Statistical Area has 567,887 residents. The median household income is $63,656 and the median home value is $176,500.
567,887
Population
325
People / sq mi
$63,656
Median Income
$176,500
Median Home Value
The Scranton CBSA covers 1,746 sq mi of land at 325.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
Economy & Income
$63,656
Median Household Income
$35,586
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Scranton metro's price level is 93.6 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 6.4% lower the US average. The local median income of $63,656 has the buying power of $68,041 in average-priced US metros.
93.6
Price Level (US = 100)
$68,041
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$63,656
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$176,500
Median Home Value
$963
Median Rent
67.3%
Homeownership
Education
91.1%
High School+
26.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.7%
Drive Alone
9.3%
Work From Home
22.8 min
Avg Commute
18.0%
Foreign Born
Scranton spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, Pa Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 567,887 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #100 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Scranton metro area is $63,656, with a per capita income of $35,586.
The Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, Pa CBSA spans the state of Pennsylvania.
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Data for the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, Pa CBSA (42540) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
What distinguishes Scranton is density: among the most densely settled of US metro areas, around 325 people per square mile. Scranton is a metro area in PA with a population of 567,887.
Median household income is $63,656, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.9%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $176,500, with typical rent around $963.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 26.8% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Scranton: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.