Housing by town in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania has 44 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,007 (±$25) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $792 in 2015–2019 (+27.1%; Up after inflation).
Elmhurst Township has the highest median gross rent ($3,500 or more) and Carbondale the lowest ($660).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,007 (±$25)
- Households that rent
- 34.6%
- Median household income
- $66,223
- Places
- 44
Cities, towns and townships in Lackawanna County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbald | $966 | 23.6% | $71,936 | $217,000 | $2,976 |
| Benton Township (Lackawanna County) | $1,223 | 13.5% | $64,583 | $257,400 | $4,053 |
| Blakely | $1,063 | 31.9% | $55,855 | $198,300 | $1,830 |
| Carbondale | $660 | 48.8% | $47,716 | $132,200 | $2,293 |
| Carbondale Township | $955 | 29.3% | $76,111 | $203,200 | $2,734 |
| Clarks Green | $1,644 | 7.7% | $113,850 | $294,400 | $4,129 |
| Clarks Summit | $1,305 | 27.0% | $92,083 | $234,900 | $4,076 |
| Clifton Township | $1,106 | 15.2% | $56,705 | $170,300 | $3,192 |
| Covington Township (Lackawanna County) | $909 | 9.0% | $100,313 | $265,700 | $4,183 |
| Dalton | $1,375 | 14.3% | $95,862 | $276,100 | $4,175 |
| Dickson City | $997 | 33.2% | $59,963 | $192,300 | $1,647 |
| Dunmore | $928 | 38.9% | $71,302 | $196,100 | $2,890 |
| Elmhurst Township | $3,500 or more | 23.5% | $79,205 | $215,500 | $2,914 |
| Fell Township | $1,002 | 17.8% | $60,875 | $173,100 | $1,818 |
| Glenburn Township | $1,225 | 23.7% | $88,333 | $293,000 | $3,902 |
| Greenfield Township (Lackawanna County) | $1,042 | 12.0% | $106,607 | $260,400 | $3,163 |
| Jefferson Township (Lackawanna County) | $740 | 10.4% | $92,234 | $274,000 | $3,804 |
| Jermyn | $982 | 23.3% | $62,917 | $193,400 | $2,004 |
| Jessup | $959 | 30.6% | $64,844 | $169,300 | $2,080 |
| La Plume Township | $1,029 | 25.1% | $36,932 | $157,500 | $2,018 |
| Madison Township (Lackawanna County) | $910 | 8.4% | $79,769 | $247,800 | $3,375 |
| Mayfield | $1,039 | 18.9% | $78,750 | $165,400 | $1,899 |
| Moosic | $1,329 | 33.4% | $80,187 | $250,900 | $3,059 |
| Moscow | $950 | 21.2% | $82,031 | $307,000 | $3,958 |
| Newton Township | $996 | 6.6% | $107,847 | $326,300 | $3,788 |
| North Abington Township | $1,342 | 9.9% | $130,000 | $442,600 | $6,057 |
| Old Forge | $859 | 30.0% | $71,812 | $174,400 | $2,254 |
| Olyphant | $963 | 31.4% | $66,423 | $160,900 | $2,274 |
| Ransom Township | $690 | 20.8% | $59,886 | $256,900 | $3,530 |
| Roaring Brook Township | $1,488 | 5.4% | $127,500 | $308,900 | $5,185 |
| Scott Township (Lackawanna County) | $874 | 5.9% | $93,384 | $246,700 | $3,605 |
| Scranton | $1,048 | 50.1% | $50,739 | $158,100 | $3,224 |
| South Abington Township | $1,390 | 25.7% | $113,615 | $334,700 | $4,382 |
| Spring Brook Township | $964 | 14.5% | $69,821 | $231,100 | $3,265 |
| Taylor | $1,085 | 37.5% | $71,599 | $182,500 | $2,089 |
| Thornhurst Township | $1,611 | 9.2% | $71,625 | $210,200 | $3,367 |
| Throop | $983 | 20.9% | $57,462 | $165,400 | $1,863 |
| Vandling | $844 | 26.9% | $77,422 | $181,000 | $1,953 |
| Waverly Township | — | 3.2% | $151,442 | $461,300 | $5,606 |
| West Abington Township | — | 7.5% | $87,500 | $319,100 | $3,958 |
Unincorporated communities in Lackawanna County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bass Lake | $1,256 | 8.9% | $60,795 | $204,300 | $3,918 |
| Chinchilla | $1,754 | 11.2% | $92,167 | $259,000 | $3,497 |
| Mount Cobb | — | 12.9% | $105,577 | $289,800 | $4,281 |
| Simpson | $1,002 | 25.9% | $52,875 | $158,000 | $1,466 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,350 | $32,200 | $51,550 |
| 2 people | $22,100 | $36,800 | $58,900 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $41,400 | $66,250 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $46,000 | $73,600 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $49,700 | $79,500 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $53,400 | $85,400 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $57,050 | $91,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $60,750 | $97,200 |
How the places in Lackawanna County rank across Pennsylvania
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Crime reported to police in Lackawanna County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 427 | 194 | 2,017 | 916 | 220,185 | 27 of 27 |
| 2025 | 427 | 206 | 1,760 | 849 | 207,399 | 24 of 27 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Lackawanna County recorded 427 violent and 1,760 property crimes, 206 and 849 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 95% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Lackawanna County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton Police Department | 75,837 | 248 | 1,002 |
| Dunmore Police Department | 14,308 | 9 | 67 |
| South Abington Township Police Department | 12,613 | 23 | 38 |
| Carbondale Police Department | 11,872 | 7 | 40 |
| Old Forge Police Department | 8,698 | 7 | 43 |
| Forest City Police Department | 8,389 | 2 | 2 |
| State Police: Lackawanna County | 7,563 | 23 | 50 |
| Archbald Police Department | 7,560 | — | — |
| Blakely Police Department | 6,662 | 7 | 39 |
| Clarks Summit Police Department | 6,614 | 4 | 17 |
| Taylor Police Department | 6,246 | 41 | 179 |
| Moosic Police Department | 6,036 | 20 | 35 |
| Dickson City Police Department | 6,007 | 15 | 142 |
| Olyphant Police Department | 5,403 | 3 | 19 |
| Scott Township Police Department, Lackawanna County | 4,707 | 1 | 1 |
ZIP codes in Lackawanna County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18411 | 22,820 | $1,313 | $292,500 | $98,824 | 20.9% |
| 18504 | 21,069 | $1,050 | $160,900 | $55,036 | 42.1% |
| 18505 | 20,797 | $994 | $156,700 | $52,398 | 45.8% |
| 18407 | 14,445 | $807 | $162,800 | $59,652 | 36.8% |
| 18510 | 14,332 | $1,074 | $181,600 | $53,235 | 59.6% |
| 18444 | 13,604 | $1,059 | $261,100 | $84,246 | 13.8% |
| 18509 | 13,055 | $1,039 | $183,700 | $51,062 | 51.4% |
| 18512 | 12,986 | $911 | $176,100 | $64,708 | 34.4% |
| 18508 | 11,565 | $1,037 | $145,400 | $49,895 | 45.6% |
| 18447 | 9,470 | $1,004 | $207,900 | $66,677 | 25.9% |
| 18518 | 8,573 | $859 | $174,400 | $71,812 | 30.0% |
| 18433 | 7,564 | $988 | $213,900 | $75,000 | 18.9% |
| 18403 | 6,851 | $953 | $223,900 | $77,521 | 22.7% |
| 18414 | 5,444 | $1,254 | $288,500 | $93,065 | 12.9% |
| 18507 | 5,443 | $1,346 | $266,700 | $75,395 | 35.2% |
| 18517 | 5,303 | $1,203 | $190,100 | $77,120 | 32.9% |
| 18519 | 5,266 | $992 | $181,000 | $58,500 | 37.9% |
| 18424 | 5,213 | $1,153 | $195,500 | $61,315 | 12.0% |
| 18452 | 5,203 | $1,027 | $203,100 | $56,438 | 27.9% |
| 18434 | 4,031 | $959 | $164,000 | $62,922 | 31.9% |
| 18503 | 1,629 | $1,184 | $267,200 | $36,107 | 97.6% |
| 18471 | 667 | — | $391,100 | $140,536 | 7.4% |
| 18420 | 69 | — | $275,000 | $73,333 | 50.0% |
| 18440 | 35 | — | $1,093,800 | $250,000 or more | 16.7% |
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Questions about Lackawanna County
What is the crime rate in Lackawanna County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Lackawanna County recorded 206 violent and 849 property crimes per 100,000 residents (427 violent and 1,760 property crimes in all).
Which place in Lackawanna County has the highest rent?
Elmhurst Township has the highest median gross rent, $3,500 or more a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Lackawanna County has the lowest rent?
Carbondale has the lowest median gross rent, $660 (±$168) a month.
What is the median rent in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania?
The median gross rent in Lackawanna County is $1,007 (±$25) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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