The Flats, Scranton, PA

Living in The Flats

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Bikeability 30
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Walkability 14
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Commute 87
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 41
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 36
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Colleges 78
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Schools 7
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Residents

11k Population +587 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
61% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black9%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$35k Median Household Income +$2.1k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$89k Median Home Value -$7.6k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$633 Median Monthly Rent +$200 (2010–19)
42% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached50%
Multiple units18%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier57%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas2%
Utility gas75%

Crime

Violent Crime in The Flats

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Lackawanna County38

Property Crime in The Flats

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Lackawanna County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (61%)(36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump44%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 3 15
Feb 26 3 11
Mar 35 3 9
Apr 46 4 3
May 56 4 0
Jun 65 5 0
Jul 69 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 49 4 0
Nov 39 4 2
Dec 29 3 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in The Flats

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding39
Tornado8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near The Flats, Scranton, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near The Flats, Scranton, PA

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All Saints Academy
1 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near The Flats, Scranton, PA

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Marywood University
3 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near The Flats, Scranton, PA

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Moses Taylor Hospital
1 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near The Flats, Scranton, PA

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