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FOREST CITY, PA 18421

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Susquehanna County
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The FOREST CITY, PA real estate market (18421) currently shows 22 active listings, with 9 pending sales. Homes are averaging 80 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 80 days on market compared to 67 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 10.2% year-over-year, from $399,675 to $359,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 4,424  ·  Density: 45.8/mi²  ·  Median household income: $66,429

Typical home value: $167,061  ·  Homeownership: 79.4%

Market Overview

Active Listings
22
⇩ 8.3% vs 24 last year
Pending
9
41% pending ratio
Median Price
$359,000
⇩ 10.2% vs $399,675 last year
Average Price
$456,409
⇩ 16.7% vs $548,099 last year
Days on Market
80
⇧ 19.4% vs 67 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$156
⇩ 18.3% vs $191/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,299 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 22 this year vs 24 last year
  • Days on market: 80 now vs 67 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $359,000 (-10.2% YoY)
  • Average: $456,409 (-16.7% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 16.8 miles — 99 listings ($40,746,443 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
18421Forest City, PA 184210.0 mi16$4,741,088$180,000$296,318
18470Union Dale, PA 184705.8 mi12$8,703,600$363,500$725,300
18456Prompton, PA 184567.3 mi3$1,094,901$365,000$364,967
18433Jermyn, PA 184338.7 mi11$2,658,821$217,500$241,711
18403Archbald, PA 1840311.5 mi16$8,081,936$352,475$505,121
18825Jackson, PA 1882512.9 mi2$569,800$284,900$284,900
18439Lakewood, PA 1843912.9 mi4$2,388,000$597,000$597,000
18823Harford, PA 1882313.8 mi1$179,900$179,900$179,900
18434Jessup, PA 1843414.6 mi10$2,783,060$237,000$278,306
18826Kingsley, PA 1882615.3 mi4$1,724,668$299,500$431,167
18519Scranton, PA 1851916.2 mi11$2,721,829$199,900$247,439
18414Dalton, PA 1841416.6 mi8$4,703,840$725,000$587,980
18462Starrucca, PA 1846216.8 mi1$395,000$395,000$395,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in FOREST CITY, PA 18421?

As of September 2026, there are 22 active listings in FOREST CITY, PA (zip code 18421), compared to 24 the prior year.

What is the median home price in FOREST CITY, PA 18421?

The median listing price in FOREST CITY, PA 18421 is $359,000 as of September 2026, a 10.2% decrease from $399,675 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in FOREST CITY, PA?

Homes in FOREST CITY, PA 18421 spend an average of 80 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 67 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in FOREST CITY, PA 18421?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, FOREST CITY, PA 18421 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 80 days on market compared to 67 days last year.

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