Scranton

American

[skran-tn] / ˈskræn tn /

noun

William Warren, 1917–2011, U.S. politician.
a city in NE Pennsylvania.

Scranton British

/ ˈskræntən /

noun

an industrial city in NE Pennsylvania: university (1888). Pop: 74 320 (2003 est)

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In November 2025, the latest month for which data are available, home prices grew the most in New Haven, Conn., Syracuse, N.Y., and Scranton, Pa., according to a report by Intercontinental Exchange.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026

The metros with the largest anticipated gains next year include Toledo, Ohio; Syracuse, N.Y.; and Scranton, Penn. Prices in these places are expected to increase a respective 13.1%, 12.4%, and 10.9% from the year prior.

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

Bridgeport, Conn.; and Scranton, Pa., according to a separate report by Intercontinental Exchange.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 20, 2025

Daniels: Toledo also has a certain “Office-y,” Scranton thing to it.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2025

The bell on the door of Ed’s Barbershop in the Scranton bus station merrily rang.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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