City vs city
Philadelphia, PA vs Scranton, PA
| Philadelphia | Scranton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,582,432 | 76,074 |
| Population growth (1 yr) | -0.7% | -0.1% |
| Median home value | $232,400 | $141,700 |
| Median rent | $1,323 | $991 |
| Household income | $60,698 | $49,531 |
| Unemployment | 8.4% | 5.5% |
| Bachelor's degree+ | 19% | 14% |
| State crime /100k | 1,589 | 1,589 |
Gold marks the better number on each line.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).
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