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Information on Scranton, Lackawanna County

The City of Scranton is located in the state of Pennsylvania, in Lackawanna County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below.
For all your administrative procedures, you can go to the City hall of Scranton at the address and schedules indicated on this page or contact the City hall government by phone or by email depending on your preference or on the service's availability.

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Scranton City HALL, Lackawanna County

Scranton City Hall's addressScranton Scranton Municipal Building
340 NORTH WASHINGTON AVENUE
SCRANTON PA 18503
United States
Phone number of Scranton City Hall+1 570-348-4100
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Scranton official websitescrantonpa.gov
Mayor of ScrantonChristopher A. Doherty
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Common questions about Scranton

What county is Scranton PA in?

Scranton, PA is located in Lackawanna County

Where is Scranton, Pennsylvania ?

Scranton lies primarily in Lackawanna County in northeastern Pennsylvania, USA. It is positioned within the Wyoming Valley and is part of the Greater Scranton area. Geographically, it is about 120 miles northwest of New York City and 130 miles northeast of Philadelphia. The city is near Wilkes-Barre to the southwest

What is the cost of living in Scranton PA ?

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania (Lackawanna County) is relatively affordable. Housing costs average around $1,200 per month for rent, while groceries can range about 5% below the national average. Transportation expenses are also reasonable, with average monthly transit fares around $70, making Scranton an economical choice for residents.

Scranton administrative division

Scranton building department, PA

If you're planning a construction project in Scranton, PA, and need to obtain the necessary approvals, you'll want to secure the appropriate permits from the city's Department of Licensing, Inspections, and Permits. To initiate the process, visit their office, located at City Hall, or call to ensure you have all the required information before proceeding. While the general procedures are straightforward, costs and processing times can vary, so it's important to reach out directly to the office for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the fees and timelines applicable to your specific project.
OfficeDepartment of Licensing, Inspections and Permits
CityScranton
StatePA
Address340 N Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18503
Phone570-348-4193
Websitehttps://scrantonpa.gov

Demography of Scranton

Name of Scranton inhabitants (demonym)Not available
DateCurrent valueClassed by Region/Country
Population76 415 inhabitants6 / 391
Population density in Scranton2 997,8 pop/sq mi (1 157,5 pop/km²)

Scranton City (PA) statistics

Scranton PA Median household income$41,561
Scranton PA Poverty rate27.1%
Scranton PA Unemployment rate6.2%
Scranton PA Educational attainment85.5%

Air quality

Scranton Air Quality Today12 (Good)

Upcoming Events in scranton

Froggy 101 Guitars & Stars presented by Burke's Gun Shop2025-05-20 at Scranton Cultural Center
Scranton Comedy Club - May 31st Show2025-05-31 at
Coheed and Cambria * Mastodon :: The Infinite Arc Tour2025-05-31 at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain
Creed - Summer of '99 Tour2025-07-16 at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain
The Offspring: SUPERCHARGED Worldwide in '252025-07-20 at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain
OVERTIME: The Long Way Home Tour w/ KRIZZ KALIKO in Scranton2025-07-20 at The Ritz Theater Scranton
Tower of Power2025-08-02 at Scranton Cultural Center

List of Passport Facilities in Scranton, PA

Where to apply for a passport in Scranton, PA? There are 2 passport offices in Scranton, try one of these:
Name Street Phone number
SCRANTON DOWNTOWN STATION235 N WASHINGTON AVENUE5703481024
SCRANTON MAIN POST OFFICE2800 STAFFORD AVE5709695102

Top 3 most popular banks in Scranton

There are 29 bank branches in Scranton.
Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company is the most popular bank in Scranton with 5 branch offices, followed by Community Bank, National Association with 4 branch offices and then The Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank with 4 branch offices.

Find below all bank branches in Scranton:

Bank's name Number of branch offices Service Type
Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company5Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Community Bank, National Association4Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
The Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank4Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
PNC Bank, National Association3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
NBT Bank, National Association3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Citizens Savings Bank3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
FNCB Bank2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Landmark Community Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Wayne Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
First National Bank of Pennsylvania1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office


Scranton administrative numbers

Scranton City code4269000
Scranton City postcode18503

Toponymy and translation of Scranton

Japanese: スクラントンKorean: 스크랜턴Russian: Скрентон
Chinese: 斯克蘭頓  

Transportation modes in Scranton

Airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport 5.4 miles
Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Valley Airport 12.1 miles
Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport 23.7 miles

Scranton territory

Scranton area25,49 sq mi (66,02 km²)
Scranton altitude745 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 41.4042
Longitude: -75.6659
Latitude: 41° 24' 15'' North
Longitude: 75° 39' 57'' West
Time zone
UTC -5:00 (America/New_York)
Summer time : UTC -4:00
Winter time : UTC -5:00
Local time
Cities twinned with Scranton
Ireland BallinaSlovakia Trnava
Namesake of Scranton
  • Scranton, Arkansas, États-Unis
  • Scranton, Iowa, États-Unis
  • Scranton, Kansas, États-Unis
  • Scranton, North Dakota, États-Unis
  • Scranton, South Carolina, États-Unis
Natural parksScranton isn't part of a natural park

What is Scranton close to?

Nearby cities include: Taylor, Dunmore, Moosic and Throop
Clarks SummitDunmoreDunmore
TaylorNeighbouring townsDunmore
TaylorTaylorMoscow
Taylor 2.6 milesDunmore 3.2 milesMoosic 3.9 miles
Throop 4.5 milesOld Forge 4.5 milesDickson City 4.7 miles
Olyphant 5.5 milesAvoca 6.1 milesClarks Summit 6.3 miles
Blakely 6.6 milesDuryea 6.8 milesDupont 6.8 miles
Clarks Green 6.9 milesJessup 7.3 milesHughestown 7.5 miles
Pittston 8.2 milesMoscow 8.3 milesWest Pittston 8.7 miles
Yatesville 9.2 milesArchbald 9.3 milesExeter 9.7 miles

Distance between Scranton and other main cities and towns

Los Angeles : 2370 milesHouston : 1365 milesPhiladelphia : 100 miles closest
Phoenix : 2055 milesSan Antonio : 1523 milesSan Diego : 2340 miles
Dallas : 1303 milesSan Jose : 2456 milesJacksonville : 836 miles
Indianapolis : 562 milesSan Francisco : 2508 milesAustin : 1451 miles
Columbus : 396 milesFort Worth : 1332 milesCharlotte : 512 miles
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Schools in Scranton, PA

Elementary schools in Scranton

Charles Sumner #18

District of Scranton School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 306

Frances Willard #32

District of Scranton School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 531

George Bancroft #34

District of Scranton School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 260

Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 244

Isaac Tripp Elementary School

District of Scranton School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 773

John Adams #4

District of Scranton School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 311

John F. Kennedy #7

District of Scranton School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 418

John G Whittier #2

District of Scranton School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 681

McNichols Plaza

District of Scranton School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 500

Neil Armstrong #40

District of Scranton School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 611

Robert Morris #27

District of Scranton School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 304

William Prescott #38

District of Scranton School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 339

Middle schools in Scranton

Northeast Intrmd School

District of Scranton School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 795

South Scranton Intrmd School

District of Scranton School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 562

West Scranton Intrmd School

District of Scranton School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 729

High schools in Scranton

CTC of Lackawanna County

Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12

Scranton High School

District of Scranton School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1755

West Scranton High School

District of Scranton School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 916

Private schools in Scranton

All Saints Academy

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 232

Bais Yaakov Of Scranton

Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 10
Students : 2

Bnos Yisroel Girls High School

Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 15

Children's Cornerstone

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : K
Students : 40

Depaul School

Lowest grade : 2, Highest grade : 8
Students : 75

Gregory The Great Academy

Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 47

Lutheran Academy - Scranton

Lowest grade : 1, Highest grade : 7
Students : 16

Milton Eisner Yeshiva High School

Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 61

Montessori Kindergarten

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : K
Students : 39

Navtivity Miguel School-Scranton

Lowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 5
Students : 15

Nhs School

Lowest grade : 1, Highest grade : 12
Students : 38

Revival Baptist Christian School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 11
Students : 21

Scranton Hebrew Day School

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 95

Scranton Preparatory School

Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 752

St Stanislaus Elementary School

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 26

The Lutheran Academy In Scranton

Lowest grade : 1, Highest grade : 8
Students : 18

Leisure and activities in Scranton surrounding area

Golf course
Pine Hills Country Club
to Taylor 2.9 miles		Glenmaura National Golf Course
to Moosic 3.4 miles
The North at Country Club of Scranton
to Clarks Summit 6 miles		Summit Hills Golf Club
to Clarks Summit 6.2 miles
Scranton Canoe Club
to Clarks Summit 6.2 miles		Elmhurst Country Club
to Moscow 7.4 miles
Marjon Golf Course
to Moscow 7.7 miles		Glen Oak Country Club
to Clarks Summit 7.8 miles
Applewood Golf Course
to Exeter 9.1 miles		Wemberly Hills Golf Course
to Jermyn 9.9 miles