Scranton 72 Excellent
Scranton Livability #34 ranked city in North Dakota#5,335 ranked city in the USARanks better than 81% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Scranton

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Employment

    With higher than average median household income, income per capita and lower unemployment rates, this area scores extremely well in the employment category.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

  • Schools

    The high score in the schools category can be attributed to outstanding test scores, elevated graduation rates and the convenient placement of elementary and high schools in this area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

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      Scranton transportation information

      Statistic Scranton North Dakota National
      Average one way commute20min17min26min
      Workers who drive to work79.3%80.4%76.4%
      Workers who carpool9.7%9.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit2.1%0.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.4%0.6%
      Workers who walk7.6%3.6%2.8%
      Working from home1.4%4.9%4.6%
      Source: The Scranton, ND data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).