East Mountain vs South Side

Scranton, PA Neighborhood Comparison

East Mountain's median sale price is $285k, about $89k (45%) more than South Side's $196k (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
East Mountain
$285k median
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Neighborhood B
South Side
$196k median
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East Mountain
Metric
South Side
$285k
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Median Price
$196k
7/10
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School Rating
tie
7/10
East Mountain
Median Price
100%
School Rating
100%
South Side
Median Price
69%
School Rating
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Mountain or South Side more expensive?

East Mountain has a median home price of $285k and South Side is $196k. South Side is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — East Mountain or South Side?

East Mountain has a school rating of 7/10 and South Side rates 7/10 (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).

Which is more walkable?

East Mountain has no Walk Score on file. South Side has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.