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About Olyphant
Borough in Pennsylvania, USOlyphant is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is six miles (10 km) northeast of downtown Scranton, on the Lackawanna River in the heart of the anthracite region of the state. Its main source of employment was the mining and shipping of coal. It was the headquarters of the Lackawanna Coal Company. Other industries of the past were the manufacturing of blasting powder, iron and steel goods, cigars, and silks. Olyphant experienced a severe downturn in the 1950s. There was once a thriving garment industry with numerous dress factories in the downtown area. There was also a slaughterhouse. Until 2018, the biggest industry was Cinram the manufacture of compact discs …
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Housing in Olyphant
The typical Olyphant home is worth about $251,000, up 8.8% in a year, 14% below the Pennsylvania typical home.
Only 4 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Olyphant
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Health in Olyphant
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