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Scranton, Pennsylvania

City · Population 75,905 · #7 in Pennsylvania · #502 in the US
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Scranton is a second A class city in and the county seat of Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a population of 76,328 at the 2020 census, Scranton is the sixth-most populous city in Pennsylvania and the most populous city in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

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About Scranton

Set in the northeastern part of Pennsylvania, Scranton is a thriving city counting 75,905 people who proudly call it home. It ranks as the 7th largest city in Pennsylvania.

Scranton holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 25.31 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,999 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Scranton Unique

  • A top-25 city in Pennsylvania by population (#7 of 1,013 incorporated places).
  • One of 6 places in the US named Scranton — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in northeastern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

  • Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 75,905.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Scranton

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Afa Gallery · Art gallery
  • Electric City Trolley Museum · Museum
  • Everhart Museum · Museum
  • George H. Catlin Memorial House · Museum
  • Houdini Museum · Museum
  • 1902 Roundhouse & Technology Museum · Museum
  • Artworks Gallery & Studio · Art gallery
  • Civil War Museum · Museum
  • History Museum · Museum
  • Laura Craig Gallery · Art gallery

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Scranton

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Scranton

  • Charles Sumner #18
  • Frances Willard #32
  • Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS
  • Isaac Tripp El Sch
  • John Adams #4
  • John F. Kennedy #7
  • John G Whittier #2
  • Neil Armstrong #40
  • Northeast Intrmd Sch
  • Robert Morris #27
  • Scranton HS
  • South Scranton Intrmd Sch
  • West Scranton HS
  • William Prescott #38

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

  • Geisinger-Community Medical Center ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
  • Regional Hospital Of Scranton ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)75,905
Rank in state#7 of 1,013
Land area25.31 sq mi
Density2,999/sq mi
Coordinates41.4042, -75.6659

🌤️ Current Weather

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