Living in Scranton, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Scranton · Census data 2020–2024
Scranton has 220 residents with a median age of 44.5. The median household income is $83,125 (37% higher than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $112,500, the median rent is $645/month.
Scranton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Scranton at a glance
- Population
- 220
- Median age
- 44.5State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $83,125State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $112,500State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $645/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 77.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.8%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Scranton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the Arkansas median; home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Scranton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Scranton the median home value is $112,500, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $645 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,019 a month in housing costs.
Scranton median household income
The median household income in Scranton is $83,125 and the income per person is $32,605. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Scranton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 109
- Owner-occupied
- 77.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.5%
- Vacant
- 18.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.47
Scranton demographics
- Population
- 220
- Median age
- 44.5
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 23.6%
- Households
- 89
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Scranton ›
Education in Scranton
13.8% of adults 25 and older in Scranton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Scranton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Drive alone
- 93.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Scranton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton | 220 | $83,125 | $112,500 | $645 |
| Subiaco | 405 | $57,868 | $169,000 | $750 |
| Clarksville | 9,526 | $37,373 | $164,800 | $760 |
| Hartman | 678 | $36,667 | $127,500 | $797 |
| Coal Hill | 892 | $39,148 | $104,700 | $621 |
| Lamar | 1,783 | $50,568 | $161,700 | $548 |
| Knoxville | 663 | $45,714 | $125,700 | $854 |
| Paris | 3,284 | $51,416 | $123,200 | $641 |
| Denning | 245 | $35,938 | $75,000 | $742 |
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What is the median household income in Scranton, AR?
The median household income in Scranton is $83,125, 37% higher than the Arkansas median of $60,773 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Scranton?
The median home value in Scranton is $112,500, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Scranton?
The median gross rent in Scranton is $645 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Scranton, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the Arkansas median; home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
What is the median age in Scranton?
The median age in Scranton is 44.5 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Scranton?
The average commute to work in Scranton is 17 minutes; 2.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Scranton?
The unemployment rate in Scranton is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Scranton?
13.8% of adults in Scranton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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