Is Mahanoy City, PA 17948 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Mahanoy City housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Mahanoy City, PA 17948 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 48 days and there were 3.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 22 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 29%, homes sold more slowly (39 days then) and the median sale price rose 37% to $81,965. Overall, Mahanoy City is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Schuylkill County, homes here sell more slowly than in 88% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 68%. On our competition score, Mahanoy City ranks #555 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 30 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Mcadoo 18237 (0% sold over asking) or Tuscarora 17982 (0% sold over asking), while Mar Lin 17951 (100% sold over asking) and Seltzer 17974 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.