Neighborhood · Scranton, PA

North Scranton Eviction Risk: Elevated

1 census tracts · pop 2,674 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6/10 · range 6–6

North Scranton is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Scranton with 1 census tract and a population of 2,674 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 63% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 32% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $890/month sits 15% lower than the Scranton citywide average ($1,048).

Risk score

Elevated

1 tracts · population-weighted

North Scranton vs Scranton How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

62.5% +99%

Scranton: 31.4%

Average gross rent

$890 -15%

Scranton: $1,048

Average HH income

$49,857 +1%

Scranton: $49,531

Poverty rate

21.1% -4%

Scranton: 22.0%

Renter share

38.4% -23%

Scranton: 50.1%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across North Scranton and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 6–6

Why North Scranton scores 6

9 axes · pop-weighted · 1 = landlord-friendly

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 3.4–3.4 across tracts

3.4

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 5.4–5.4 across tracts

5.4

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 5.9–5.9 across tracts

5.9

Rent control risk

63% of income on rent · Range 6.7–6.7 across tracts

6.7

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 3.3–3.3 across tracts

3.3

Tenant organizing strength

38% renter households · Range 9.1–9.1 across tracts

9.1

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 7.5–7.5 across tracts

7.5

Economic stress

21.1% below poverty line · Range 5.3–5.3 across tracts

5.3

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 2.9–2.9 across tracts

2.9

Risk score comparison

North Scranton vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in North Scranton

Ranked highest-risk first. Click for per-tract detail.

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
42069101200	6	2,674	63%	$890

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 56

Pop-weighted across 1 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 52%ile

Poverty, unemployment, no-HS-diploma, housing cost burden

Household characteristics 77%ile

Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+

Racial/ethnic minority 30%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 48%ile

Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle

Eviction filings · Princeton Eviction Lab

Court-record eviction history in North Scranton

Aggregated across 1 validated constituent tract. Filing rate is filings per 100 renter households, pop-weighted.

Historic baseline (2000–2018)

193Total filings (sum)
5.42%Avg annual filing rate
9.9%Peak year (2006)
9.92%Latest filed (2006)

Frequently asked

About North Scranton

What is the eviction-risk score for North Scranton?

North Scranton scores 6/10 (Elevated tier) across 1 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.

How does North Scranton compare to Scranton overall?

North Scranton scores 1.9 points higher than Scranton overall (4.1/10). Renters spend 63% of income on rent vs 31% citywide. Average rent: $890 vs $1,048.

What is the average rent in North Scranton?

Average gross rent in North Scranton eviction risk is $890/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 63% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of North Scranton residents are renters?

38% of North Scranton households are renter-occupied (vs 50% in Scranton). The neighborhood has 2,674 residents.

Is North Scranton a high social-vulnerability area?

North Scranton sits in the 56th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (moderately vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.

How safe is North Scranton for landlords?

North Scranton eviction risk carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6/10). Pop-weighted across 1 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Scranton as a whole (4.1/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of North Scranton?

North Scranton has 2,960 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (71.3%), Hispanic / Latino (13.5%), Black (non-Hispanic) (9.3%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near North Scranton

6.6 Providence 3 tracts · pop 7,428 5.2 The Plot 2 tracts · pop 5,677 4.8 Green Ridge 2 tracts · pop 5,484 6 West Side 7 tracts · pop 17,169 6.4 Hill Section 3 tracts · pop 11,052 4.9 Petersburg 2 tracts · pop 4,790

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Scranton

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to North Scranton.

6 West Side 7 tracts · pop 17,169 5.8 Mt. Dewey 1 tracts · pop 4,795 6.2 South Side 4 tracts · pop 10,877 6.4 Hill Section 3 tracts · pop 11,052 6.6 Providence 3 tracts · pop 7,428 5.1 The Plot 2 tracts · pop 5,677

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