Safest Neighborhoods in Lackawanna County, PA

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South Abington

With encompassing greenery and abundant lakes and creeks meandering through, South Abington is a tranquil township found in Lackawanna County. Today, the area has become a desirable suburb with top-tier schools, accessible recreation and natural outings with a vibrant city life close by. “South Abington is a major subdivision of Scranton; this is
- Average Value
  
  $405K
- List Price
  
  $220K - $1.1M
- For Sale
  
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  13 Listings
South Abington
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Rural Abington

Bordering the Susquehanna River lies a scenic community named Rural Abington in South Abington Township. Encompassing Newton and Ransom Townships and bordering Falls Township in Wyoming County, this tranquil locale lives alongside flowing creeks and stately homes, all while having Scranton and New York City nearby for access to the metropolis.
- Average Value
  
  $396K
- List Price
  
  $165K - $1.7M
- For Sale
  
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  7 Listings
Rural Abington
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Moosic

“The heart of Moosic is the amenities and the people,” says Marilee Barone, currently an associate broker at Christian Saunders Real Estate with 8 years of experience in the area. Moosic’s roots are in the coal mining industry, but it has now come to be recognized for its small-town vibe and relatively low cost of living. Newer developments at
- Average Value
  
  $360K
- List Price
  
  $149K - $1.6M
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  15 Listings
Moosic
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Clarks Green

Bordering the Clarks Summit University, Clarks Green is a quiet borough in Lackawanna County. Known for high-ranking schools and proximity to Scranton, Clarks Green has developed into a popular residential community with accessible shops, a scenic landscape and an easy-going atmosphere. “This is a nice, laid-back suburb for country living and it’s
- Average Value
  
  $359K
- List Price
  
  $218K - $780K
- For Sale
  
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  1 Listing
Clarks Green
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Scott

Adjacent to the rows of boroughs outside Scranton is Scott, a sprawling rural neighborhood in Scott Township surrounded by the scenic parks and forests of Lackawanna County. Since the township spans more than 25 square miles, the southern portion of Scott tends to be referred to as “Justus” and the northern portion as “Montdale.” The Joe Terry
- Average Value
  
  $307K
- List Price
  
  $109K - $789K
- For Sale
  
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  3 Listings
Scott
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Chinchilla

Chinchilla, Pennsylvania, is best thought of as two distinct areas joined together in a single neighborhood. “Locals refer to places by school district; this neighborhood is part Abington and part Lakeland,” says Diane Calabro, co-founder of Classic Properties, who has sold homes in the area for almost 50 years. Chinchilla, by its official
- Average Value
  
  $292K
- List Price
  
  $169K - $1.1M
- For Sale
  
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  0 Listings
Chinchilla
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West Mountain

West Mountain, as the name suggests, is a rural mountain neighborhood outside Scranton. Trees surround homes, giving residents a sense of privacy. “I cannot see my neighbor from my house but can still get to downtown Scranton in 5 minutes,” says Jamie Rillstone, a real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services who has worked in Scranton
- Average Value
  
  $262K
- List Price
  
  $128K - $522K
- For Sale
  
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  3 Listings
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East Mountain

Once a quiet retreat for Scranton locals, East Mountain is now a neighborhood with diverse housing and multiple parks. Hilly streets pass Dutch colonial, ranch and Cape Cod-style homes. Residences built in the 2000s sit streets away from original Queen Anne-style estates. With access to two lakes and a ski resort, locals can take advantage of
- Average Value
  
  $260K
- List Price
  
  $138K - $1.1M
- For Sale
  
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  12 Listings
East Mountain
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Archbald

With the Lackawanna River running through the borough, Archbald is a serene, scenic village that is home to the expansive 150-acre Archbald Pothole State Park, trendy neighborhood stores, eclectically styled houses and major employers such as Amazon and Chewy. “I like that this is an accessible neighborhood with small shops and local restaurants,
- Average Value
  
  $255K
- List Price
  
  $87K - $1.1M
- For Sale
  
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  6 Listings
Archbald
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Blakely

Sitting on the confluence of the Hull Creek and the Lackawanna River, Blakely is a historic borough in Lackawanna County. Named after the naval hero Johnston Blakely, this riverbank community has developed into a welcoming and supportive neighborhood with lively events and businesses. “This is a very close-knit community with lots of care for the
- Average Value
  
  $239K
- List Price
  
  $120K - $536K
- For Sale
  
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  4 Listings
Blakely
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Dunmore

Established in 1862, the borough of Dunmore, Pennsylvania, spans close-in suburbs just outside of downtown Scranton. The greater Scranton area is in the middle of Northeast Pennsylvania coal country, so Dunmore’s character tends to be rustic and down-to-earth. This character is reflected in the slew of independent businesses and modest homes that
- Average Value
  
  $226K
- List Price
  
  $126K - $446K
- For Sale
  
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  13 Listings
Dunmore
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Throop

Throop was first incorporated as a borough toward the end of the 19th century and was originally populated by individuals working in the coal mining and silk manufacturing industries. Situated between Scranton and Carbondale, modern-day Throop is now a mixed-property neighborhood that includes a range of residential, municipal and industrial
- Average Value
  
  $225K
- List Price
  
  $125K - $403K
- For Sale
  
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  3 Listings
Throop
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Old Forge

About 5 miles southwest of the Electric City between Scranton and Wilkes-Barre is the quiet borough of Old Forge. Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains along the Lackawanna River, with a view of the scenic Pocono Mountains, Old Forge offers breathtaking natural beauty. The borough’s original use was to be a forge for converting ore
- Average Value
  
  $223K
- List Price
  
  $155K - $693K
- For Sale
  
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  17 Listings
Old Forge
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Minooka

Rooted on US Route 11, Minooka’s small slice of suburbia sits where old railroad tracks meet the flowing Lackawanna River on the edge of Scranton, blending its rich industrial history with humble homes and quaint local shops. In the 1930s, when coal was king, the community attracted families and workers who wanted to be close to work but a little
- Average Value
  
  $217K
- List Price
  
  $90K - $370K
- For Sale
  
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  2 Listings
Minooka
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Jessup

The Jessup borough, about 10 miles northeast of Scranton, fuses suburban and rural living into one package. Jessup is often recognized for its relatively affordable cost of living and its unique stores. “There are small shops and access to close-knit community restaurants, which just makes the town really homey,” says Fawn Contreras, head of
- Average Value
  
  $208K
- List Price
  
  $110K - $434K
- For Sale
  
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  0 Listings
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Mayfield

Approximately 14 miles northeast of Scranton is Mayfield, a small suburban borough tucked away in Lackawanna County. At the time the borough was incorporated in 1851, the area was known for its silk mill and role in the coal mining industry. Although mostly residential, Mayfield does have a handful of restaurants and a sports center along Scranton
- Average Value
  
  $197K
- List Price
  
  $89K - $497K
- For Sale
  
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  3 Listings
Mayfield
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Keyser Valley

Keyser Valley, a suburb west of Scranton, is a small pocket of homes on the southeastern side of Keyser Avenue, surrounded by wholesale warehouses and storage facilities. The neighborhood has wide roads with on-street parking and mature beech and evergreen trees. Houses in the area are a mix of older Foursquare and Dutch colonials from the
- Average Value
  
  $146K
- List Price
  
  $75K - $275K
- For Sale
  
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  1 Listing
Keyser Valley

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