Living in Scranton, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Scranton · Census data 2020–2024
Scranton has 542 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $53,864 (28% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $86,300, the median rent is $825/month.
Scranton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Scranton at a glance
- Population
- 542
- Median age
- 41.2State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $53,864State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $86,300State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $825/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 67.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Scranton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 22.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Scranton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Scranton the median home value is $86,300, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, which is 33.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $960 a month in housing costs.
Scranton median household income
The median household income in Scranton is $53,864 and the income per person is $28,275. 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Scranton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 265
- Owner-occupied
- 67.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.7%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.13
Scranton demographics
- Population
- 542
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 18.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 254
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 15.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Scranton ›
Education in Scranton
6.3% of adults 25 and older in Scranton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Scranton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0.9%
- Drive alone
- 80.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Scranton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton | 542 | $53,864 | $86,300 | $825 |
| Jefferson | 4,152 | $58,895 | $155,800 | $754 |
| Glidden | 1,169 | $68,333 | $154,200 | $525 |
| Churdan | 427 | $72,500 | $74,700 | $925 |
| Bayard | 398 | $57,250 | $65,800 | $894 |
| Coon Rapids | 1,467 | $76,012 | $134,100 | $780 |
| Bagley | 223 | $38,906 | $80,000 | $592 |
| Lidderdale | 177 | $60,625 | $123,400 | $750 |
| Dedham | 280 | $100,417 | $187,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Scranton, IA?
The median household income in Scranton is $53,864, 28% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (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 $86,300, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Scranton?
The median gross rent in Scranton is $825 per month, about 33.9% of household income.
Is Scranton, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 22.5%.
What is the median age in Scranton?
The median age in Scranton is 41.2 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Scranton?
The average commute to work in Scranton is 21 minutes; 0.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Scranton?
The unemployment rate in Scranton is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Scranton?
6.3% 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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