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North Scranton

SCRANTON, PA 18508

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Lackawanna County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
25
⇧ 31.6% vs 19 last year
Pending
9
36% pending ratio
Median Price
$161,998
⇧ 3.8% vs $156,000 last year
Average Price
$177,649
⇧ 2.8% vs $172,733 last year
Days on Market
72
⇧ 28.6% vs 56 days last year

Market Context

Population: 11,265  ·  Density: 642.5/mi²  ·  Median household income: $42,800

Typical home value: $112,064  ·  Homeownership: 46.0%

Market Analysis

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

The SCRANTON, PA real estate market (18508) currently shows 25 active listings, with 9 pending sales. Homes are averaging 72 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 6 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 72 days on market compared to 56 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 3.8% year-over-year, from $156,000 to $161,998.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 25 this year vs 19 last year
  • Days on market: 72 now vs 56 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $161,998 (+3.8% YoY)
  • Average: $177,649 (+2.8% 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

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 10.7 miles — 242 listings ($70,523,226 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
18508Scranton, PA 185080.0 mi25$4,441,225$161,998$177,649
18509Scranton, PA 185091.9 mi22$6,395,620$254,500$290,710
18504Scranton, PA 185043.3 mi39$8,406,372$194,000$215,548
18512Scranton, PA 185124.0 mi13$3,801,525$265,000$292,425
18411Clarks Summit, PA 184114.4 mi45$18,809,010$371,950$417,978
18505Scranton, PA 185054.6 mi36$8,551,224$225,000$237,534
18471Waverly, PA 184715.5 mi1$675,000$675,000$675,000
18518Old Forge, PA 185187.0 mi22$5,598,186$239,900$254,463
18403Archbald, PA 184037.2 mi15$6,352,905$289,900$423,527
18433Jermyn, PA 184338.9 mi9$1,660,140$147,500$184,460
18642Duryea, PA 186429.3 mi11$2,609,519$205,000$237,229
18615Falls, PA 1861510.3 mi1$530,000$530,000$530,000
18625Lake Winola, PA 1862510.7 mi3$2,692,500$897,500$897,500

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SCRANTON, PA 18508?

As of January 2026, there are 25 active listings in SCRANTON, PA (zip code 18508), compared to 19 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SCRANTON, PA 18508?

The median listing price in SCRANTON, PA 18508 is $161,998 as of January 2026, a 3.8% increase from $156,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in SCRANTON, PA 18508 spend an average of 72 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 56 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SCRANTON, PA 18508?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, SCRANTON, PA 18508 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 6 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 72 days on market compared to 56 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in SCRANTON, PA?

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