Scranton, PA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 35,336 housing units in Scranton.
This represents a 0.1% decline from 35,357 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 34,934 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 402 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Scranton is about 54.5%.
Scranton's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 11.4%.
Average household size is 2.28 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Scranton were built after 1939.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0.90% |
| One Bedroom | 17.10% |
| Two Bedrooms | 27.30% |
| Three Bedrooms | 39.10% |
| Four Bedrooms | 11.10% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 4.50% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
| Median year structure was built | 1939 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $78,200 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $60,000 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2 |
| Median year structure was built | 1939 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $374 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.10% |
| Second Mortgage | 5.50% |
| Home Equity Loan | 8.40% |
| Simple Mortgage | 41.50% |
| Debt Free | 44.40% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 18.7% |
