Fastest-growing city in Pennsylvania: Back Mountain

Fastest-growing city in Pennsylvania: Back Mountain

Number of households: 10,616
Pct. Chg: +3% since 2008 (+3% since 2000)
Average household income: $87,840 (+43% since 2000)
Why: One of the slowest-growing areas on this list, Back Mountain is a suburb of Scranton with many residents employed in the construction and health-care industries. Waterfront properties can be found in nearby Harveys Lake.