Jessup, PA

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Population
4,506
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
963 ft
Median Home Value
$169,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$959/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$64,844
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Jessup

Jessup is a small borough in northeastern Pennsylvania's Mid Valley, sitting just a short drive northeast of Scranton. Home to around 4,500 residents, the town was shaped by the anthracite coal boom and the Italian families who settled here from Umbria. That cultural heritage remains very active today, most visibly during the annual Saint Ubaldo Day festival every Memorial Day weekend, when the entire community turns out for the vibrant Race of the Saints.

PA 247 sb, Jessup, July 2026

Families are served by the Mid Valley School District, and daily life revolves around friendly neighborhood streets, local eateries, and easy access to outdoor recreation at the Dick and Nancy Eales Nature Preserve. Jessup offers an affordable, quiet hometown atmosphere while keeping you minutes away from Scranton's hospitals, colleges, and shopping centers. It is a comfortable spot for anyone looking for small-town charm with strong community roots and an easy commute.

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