What are the best neighborhoods in Scranton, PA?
The current top-ranked neighborhoods include East Mountain, Minooka, West Mountain, Tripp's Park, Keyser Valley. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.
City Rankings
Best neighborhoods in Scranton, PA
Eligible neighborhoods: 15
| Neighborhood | County | City Rank | Index | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Mountain | Lackawanna County | #1 of 15 | 75.8 | 96.3 |
| Minooka | Lackawanna County | #2 of 15 | 63.6 | 80.7 |
| West Mountain | Lackawanna County | #3 of 15 | 57.5 | 67.3 |
| Tripp's Park | Lackawanna County | #4 of 15 | 51.8 | 53.2 |
| Keyser Valley | Lackawanna County | #5 of 15 | 50.0 | 49.2 |
| Hill Section | Lackawanna County | #6 of 15 | 47.6 | 43.2 |
| Green Ridge | Lackawanna County | #7 of 15 | 38.5 | 23.5 |
| Hyde Park | Lackawanna County | #8 of 15 | 37.8 | 22.2 |
| Pinebrook | Lackawanna County | #9 of 15 | 37.2 | 21.0 |
| Bull's Head | Lackawanna County | #10 of 15 | 36.7 | 20.1 |
| Providence | Lackawanna County | #11 of 15 | 34.8 | 16.8 |
| The Plot | Lackawanna County | #12 of 15 | 32.9 | 14.0 |
| South Side | Lackawanna County | #13 of 15 | 32.3 | 13.0 |
| The Flats | Lackawanna County | #14 of 15 | 26.4 | 6.3 |
| Downtown | Lackawanna County | #15 of 15 | 19.7 | 1.9 |
Questions and Answers
Questions About Neighborhoods in Scranton, PA
What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in Scranton, PA?
East Mountain is currently #1 of 15 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 75.8.
How many neighborhoods are ranked in Scranton, PA?
15 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for Scranton, PA.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in Scranton, PA?
East Mountain has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 73.6.
Which neighborhood is rising fastest in Scranton, PA?
East Mountain has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 7.6%.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in Scranton, PA?
East Mountain currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 65.9.
Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in Scranton, PA?
East Mountain has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $97,688.
How are neighborhood rankings in Scranton, PA calculated?
Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.
Current governed city ranking
Top Neighborhoods in Scranton, Pennsylvania
#1
East Mountain
Scranton, Pennsylvania
#2
Minooka
Scranton, Pennsylvania
#3
West Mountain
Scranton, Pennsylvania
#4
Tripp's Park
Scranton, Pennsylvania
#5
Keyser Valley
Scranton, Pennsylvania
#6
Hill Section
Scranton, Pennsylvania
#7
Green Ridge
Scranton, Pennsylvania
#8
Hyde Park
Scranton, Pennsylvania
#9
Pinebrook
Scranton, Pennsylvania
#10
Bull's Head
Scranton, Pennsylvania
#11
Providence
Scranton, Pennsylvania
#12
The Plot
Scranton, Pennsylvania
#13
South Side
Scranton, Pennsylvania
#14
The Flats
Scranton, Pennsylvania
#15
Downtown
Scranton, Pennsylvania