South Side offers a grounded, close-knit slice of Scranton along the bends of the Lackawanna River, where tree-lined side streets meet the Cedar and Pittston Avenue business corridors. Brick rowhomes and classic doubles sit near longtime bakeries, bodegas, and cafes, while the hulking stacks of the Scranton Iron Furnaces keep the city’s industrial story in view. On weekends, you’ll see neighbors heading to river access points for a stroll, anglers casting from the banks, and kids scooter-racing down tidy sidewalks.
Outdoorsy residents love the easy access to the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, a car-free path for biking and jogging that threads through town and links to pocket parks and overlooks. A few minutes uphill, Nay Aug Park delivers waterfalls, playgrounds, and the city’s signature green space, while the historic homes and campus life of the Hill Section add cultural energy just to the north. Commuters appreciate quick connections to job centers in Dunmore and throughout Lackawanna County.
Families are served by the Scranton School District, with neighborhood elementary options and an intermediate school nearby, plus a short drive to area parochial and charter choices. Daily life is practical and walkable—groceries, small services, and transit are within reach—yet South Side still feels distinctly itself, a neighborhood where block parties, youth sports, and porch conversations set the rhythm.
Whether you’re buying your first home or preparing to sell, Agent Pronto can connect you with a top local real estate professional who knows South Side inside and out.