Scranton, PA

Metro area in Pennsylvania · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +2.5%

Median Home Value

$220,124

↑ +3.2%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,319/mo

↑ +3.8%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

7.2%

Excellent for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+37.5%

Income Needed to Buy

$61,981

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

1,207

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

13.9

Favors buying

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.4%

3 Months

↑ +1.3%

12 Months

↑ +2.5%

5-Year Price Trend

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