Scranton is a small town of 369 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $79,375
and a 4.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Scranton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Scranton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Scranton city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.8
Scranton's overall cost of living index is 89.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Scranton costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Scranton, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$130,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$738
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
89.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$79,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Scranton's violent crime rate is 33.1 per 100,000 residents
— 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
33.1 /100k
Property Crime
396.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Scranton is served primarily by SCRANTON 33.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Scranton, ND
National Avg
School District
SCRANTON 33
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Scranton sees average highs of 26.3°F in January
and 82.7°F in July,
with 16.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 33.3 inches of snow per year.
Scranton's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Scranton roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $130,900 and median rent is $738/month.
Scranton's violent crime rate is 33.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 396.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Scranton are operated by SCRANTON 33.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.2:1. 19.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Scranton, ND has a population of 369, a median household income of $79,375, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Scranton averages 26.3°F in January and 82.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.6 inches
with about 33.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Scranton, North Dakota is 369 with a median age of 33.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Scranton: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $130,900, median household income $79,375, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Scranton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
