Investor-grade market analytics for Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.
$235,727
+2.1% year-over-year
6.9%
gross annual
+2.1%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
+2.1% year-over-year
42/100
LowNet migration: Top 9% nationally
In-migrants avg $46,021 AGI vs out-migrants $50,976
Opportunity Zone Market
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Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA shows steady growth at 2.1% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.7x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+691 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk is moderate (42/100) with manageable exposure. Rental yield of 6.91% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA's primary climate exposure is flooding (55/100). The composite climate risk score of 42/100 (Moderate) indicates overall risk with manageable exposure that should be factored into investment analysis. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Migration flows, ZIP-level neighborhood data, full demographics, price history, and the Market Screener.