Is Jersey Shore, PA 17740 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Jersey Shore housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 22% of homes in Jersey Shore, PA 17740 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 39 days and there were 3.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 28 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 10%, homes sold faster (53 days then) and the median sale price rose 14% to $244,794. Overall, Jersey Shore is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Lycoming County, homes here sell faster than in 54% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 77%. On our competition score, Jersey Shore ranks #445 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 49 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Allenwood 17810 (0% sold over asking) or Unityville 17774 (0% sold over asking), while Waterville 17776 (50% sold over asking) and Montgomery 17752 (36% sold over asking) are even more competitive.