Is Shamokin, PA 17872 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Shamokin housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 4% of homes in Shamokin, PA 17872 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 78 days and there were 6.8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 25 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 7%, homes sold more slowly (53 days then) and the median sale price fell 30% to $48,929. Overall, Shamokin is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Northumberland County, homes here sell more slowly than in 81% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 81%. On our competition score, Shamokin ranks #600 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 6 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Paxinos 17860 (0% sold over asking) or Montandon 17850 (0% sold over asking), while Marion Heights 17832 (100% sold over asking) and Potts Grove 17865 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.