Buying Property in Scranton as a Foreigner
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Scranton aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its neighborhoods. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any neighborhood.
Every neighborhood in Scranton, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West SideHood | $194,942 | 7.8% | 43 | 24 | 26 |
| The PlotHood | $239,929 | 6.9% | 51 | 19 | 26 |
| South SideHood | $232,931 | 6.3% | 47 | 21 | 26 |
| ProvidenceHood | $189,944 | 9.2% | 48 | 16 | 26 |
| PetersburgHood | $261,422 | 6.4% | 47 | 13 | 26 |
| North ScrantonHood | $189,944 | 9.2% | 56 | 16 | 26 |
| MinookaHood | $232,931 | 6.3% | 36 | 21 | 26 |
| Hill SectionHood | $261,422 | 6.4% | 50 | 13 | 26 |
| Green RidgeHood | $239,929 | 6.9% | 34 | 19 | 26 |
| DowntownHood | $232,931 | 6.3% | 59 | 21 | 26 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.8 | 2.5 | -7.8% |
| 2023 | 18.3 | 2.7 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 17.9 | 2.9 | +16.8% |
| 2021 |
Federal & Pennsylvania tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
| 15.3 |
| 2.8 |
| -23.5% |
| 2020 | 20.3 | 3.9 | +18.8% |
| 2019 | 17.1 | 3.1 | — |
