Construction Value
$500K ▲ 100%
Units Permitted
2 ▲ 100%
Avg Value / Unit
$250K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Scranton jumped in 2024, up 100% from the prior year with 2 housing units permitted. At $250K per unit, new builds are 12% below the Lackawanna County average of $283K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (95% fewer units than the county average of 44), but the investment per project is strong. All permits were for single-family homes.
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$7
per resident
County avg: $8K-100%
$20K
per square mile
Scranton vs. Lackawanna County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 2 | 2 | $500K | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 33 permit-issuing towns in Lackawanna County
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