Scranton, PA — income, home value, property tax, and sales tax.
In Scranton’s 18503 ZIP code, households earn a median of $36,107, placing the area firmly in working-class territory. Per-capita income sits at $29,530, and homes carry a median value of $267,200 — a striking mismatch with local earnings. Property taxes are levied at 1.49% countywide, so a home at that median value would generate a substantial annual bill relative to income. Add a 6.00% combined sales tax on purchases, and the overall tax load weighs heavily on everyday finances here.
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