Lead Paint Risk in Scranton, PA

86.7%Pre-1978 Housing

30,878Pre-1978 Units

35,623Total Housing Units

HighRisk Level

How Scranton Compares

Scranton

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Pennsylvania

67.8%!<(MISSING)/span>

National Average

50.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

What This Means for Scranton Residents

Scranton has a high concentration of pre-1978 housing (86.7%). Most homes in this area predate the federal lead paint ban. If you live in an older home, a professional lead paint inspection is strongly recommended — especially if young children are present.

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