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OLD FORGE, PA 18518

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

Market Analysis

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

The OLD FORGE, PA real estate market (18518) currently shows 27 active listings, with 10 pending sales. Homes are averaging 41 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 2 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 41 days on market compared to 107 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 3.6% year-over-year, from $249,900 to $240,863.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 8,506  ·  Density: 811.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $71,615

Typical home value: $154,832  ·  Homeownership: 70.6%

Market Overview

Active Listings
27
⇧ 8% vs 25 last year
Pending
10
37% pending ratio
Median Price
$240,863
⇩ 3.6% vs $249,900 last year
Average Price
$243,620
⇩ 13.6% vs $282,116 last year
Days on Market
41
⇩ 61.7% vs 107 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$144
⇩ 6.5% vs $154/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,619 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 27 this year vs 25 last year
  • Days on market: 41 now vs 107 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $240,863 (-3.6% YoY)
  • Average: $243,620 (-13.6% 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 11.2 miles — 240 listings ($73,244,894 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
18518Old Forge, PA 185180.0 mi18$4,914,432$247,450$273,024
18642Duryea, PA 186422.4 mi10$2,657,000$274,950$265,700
18507Moosic, PA 185073.4 mi16$9,949,920$467,325$621,870
18503Scranton, PA 185034.4 mi1$398,000$398,000$398,000
18643Pittston, PA 186435.0 mi17$4,660,652$253,675$274,156
18510Scranton, PA 185105.4 mi19$4,851,346$259,900$255,334
18509Scranton, PA 185096.3 mi21$6,107,703$264,990$290,843
18644Wyoming, PA 186447.7 mi10$2,754,830$254,092$275,483
18615Falls, PA 186158.5 mi3$1,192,500$397,500$397,500
18705Wilkes Barre, PA 187058.9 mi24$5,689,728$242,250$237,072
18444Moscow, PA 1844410.3 mi26$11,707,358$408,350$450,283
18452Peckville, PA 1845210.8 mi6$1,911,480$249,999$318,580
18702Wilkes Barre, PA 1870211.2 mi69$16,449,945$199,000$238,405

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in OLD FORGE, PA 18518?

As of September 2026, there are 27 active listings in OLD FORGE, PA (zip code 18518), compared to 25 the prior year.

What is the median home price in OLD FORGE, PA 18518?

The median listing price in OLD FORGE, PA 18518 is $240,863 as of September 2026, a 3.6% decrease from $249,900 the prior year.

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

Homes in OLD FORGE, PA 18518 spend an average of 41 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 107 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in OLD FORGE, PA 18518?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, OLD FORGE, PA 18518 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 2 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 41 days on market compared to 107 days last year.

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

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