Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce

White picket fences. Green lawns. Kids playing baseball in the street. There are still a few places in America where a Norman Rockwell painting lives around every corner and Scranton, PA is one of those places.

Scranton's neighborhoods are safe. They are friendly. They are patriotic. They are built around schools and places of worship. And most of all, they are affordable.

We hope you are reading this because you are considering a move to Greater Scranton. We have a variety of resources available to help you find an apartment, home, homebuilder or banker. Just click on our Business Directory and search using the following keywords: Apartments, Financial Institution, Real Estate.

To search for the many real estate opportunities that the area has to offer, including residential properties and multi-family properties, visit the Greater Scranton Board of REALTORS® at http://www.northeastpamls.com/. This site enables you to search properties listed by all of the real estate brokers in the MLS system. The site is super user-friendly, does not require registration, and is loaded with virtual tours, photos and valuable regional information. Plus, it's updated every day.

For residential real estate brokers visit the following members of The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce:
All Seasons Real Estate Inc. Barnabas Land Company Carol Chisdak, Classic Properties Carol Jenkins Cathi Ulmer, Coldwell Banker Town & Country Century 21 Jack Ruddy Real Estate Century 21/Sherlock Homes Inc. Classic Properties Coldwell Banker Lifestyles Realty Coldwell Banker/Town & Country Properties Craig Phillips Classic Properties Dottie Lee Real Estate Elaine Shephard, Classic Properties Judy Palilla	Lewith & Freeman Moskovitz Realty Nasser Real Estate & Appraisals, Inc. Niles W. Ball Northeastern Investor Assoc. O'Boyle Real Estate Oaklands Real Estate Park Place Real Estate Prudential Preferred Properties Realtec One Source Realty Semian & Gress Real Estate The Hibble Organization Inc. Vanston Real Estate

If you'd like to get some more information about residential costs before you begin your search please keep reading. In any event, "welcome home."

Apartment Rentals in Greater Scranton
Unfurnished, one-bed, one-bath apartments (750 to 900 square feet) in suburban apartment complexes are typically offered for between $500 and $800 per month.

Unfurnished, two-bed, one-bath apartments (850 to 1,150 square feet) in suburban complexes are offered from $600 to $900 per month.

These rents often include water, sewer, trash removal and pest control and sometimes include heat and cable TV.

Many locals choose apartments in large, older homes in safe, established neighborhoods, where rents often fall into the $375 to $500 per month range.

Homes in Greater Scranton
The cost of your new home in Greater Scranton will of course depend upon several factors such as size, style and number of bedrooms. For example, it is still possible to buy a nice home in Greater Scranton for less than $100,000. Such a home would likely be at least 50 years old, have two or three bedrooms, and be located on a modest-size lot. Some fairly modern ranch homes can also be found for less than $100,000.

Newer two to three bedroom bi-levels and split-levels in suburban locations are typically priced between $125,000 and $175,000.

Modern (15 years old or less), four-bedroom homes, on fairly large lots in suburban developments, are offered for sale for an average price of $230,000. The approximate price range for most homes in this category is $175,000 to $275,000. Total monthly operating costs for this type of home, including real estate taxes, gas heat, electricity, phone, cable TV, water, insurance, sewer, and removal of trash, will likely range from $575 to $625.

Large, executive level homes often exceed $300,000 when offered for sale.

The average, per square foot construction cost for a new home here is approximately $70, excluding the lot. The average cost to purchase a 1/2 acre lot in a modern subdivision with all utility services is approximately $40,000. Therefore, someone interested in constructing a 2,500 square foot home in a residential subdivision here can expect a total project cost of approximately $215,000.

Interested in seeing how far your dollar will stretch in Scranton? Just click here and use the salary calculator to find out.

Need a nice place to stay while you're visiting Northeastern Pennsylvania? We have lots of great hotels, inns and bed and breakfasts. For lodging assistance, either click on the Chamber's Business Directory and search for Hotels or contact the Northeastern Pennsylvania Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1.800.229.3526.