Is Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Schuylkill Haven housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 16 days and there were 2.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 31 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 45%, homes sold more slowly (9 days then) and the median sale price rose 17% to $264,885. Overall, Schuylkill Haven is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Schuylkill County, homes here sell faster than in 59% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 59%. On our competition score, Schuylkill Haven ranks #306 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 69 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.