This part of West Scranton has a high rate of poverty compared to other U.S. neighborhoods. Around 34% of residents live below the poverty line, which is about two times greater than the average for Lackawanna County and two-and-a-half times more than the national average. Sadly, the local poverty rate actually increased by 17 percentage points during the last decade.

We can also observe how some of the indicators linked to future prosperity are currently performing.

Homeownership is low in this portion of West Scranton. Around 42% of homes are owner-occupied.

Housing growth during the last decade was negative in this part of West Scranton. The number of local homes fell by 10%.

Long-term vacancy is very high in this portion of West Scranton. Nearly 15%of homes sit empty and off the market, which is higher than almost every other neighborhood in the nation.

Self-employment rates are also high in this part of West Scranton. Approximately 12% of workers work for themselves.