Is Scranton a good place to retire?
Scranton can be a serious retirement-city candidate if its monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate, and lifestyle picture match the way you plan to live. Start with the public signals below, then use the tab pages and source links to verify the factors that matter most for your household.
Open the fuller city picture
Move from the overview into the factors that usually decide whether Scranton deserves a deeper look.
Everyday picture
Use these signals together: estimated monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate comfort, and lifestyle context. The fuller picture is usually clearer when several factors move in the same direction.
Cost & Budget
Estimated Monthly Budget (Traveler)
estimated
$3,819
Estimated Monthly Budget (Local Resident)
estimated
$2,845
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- Housing
- $1,488
- Utilities
- $89
- Food
- $519
- Transportation
- $749
Estimated Monthly Budget (Couple)
estimated
$4,125
Typical 1BR Rent
city
$814
Cost Pressure
estimated
Poor
Healthcare Access
city
Excellent
Hospitals Nearby
city
7
Primary Care Access
city
Good
Pharmacy Convenience
city
Excellent
Quality of Life
Safety
estimated
3 / 5 · Fair
Violent Crime Level
estimated
Moderate Violent Crime
Property Crime Level
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Moderate Property Crime
Climate Comfort
estimated
3.6 / 5 · Very Good
Summer Heat
estimated
4.7 / 5 · Excellent
Winter Comfort
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3 / 5 · Good
Air Quality
estimated
3.6 / 5 · Very Good
Walkability
city
2.8 / 5 · Good
Internet Speed
city
432 Mbps
Age 50+
city
36.6% · Strong 50+ presence