Is Easton, PA 18042 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Easton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 46% of homes in Easton, PA 18042 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 10 days and there were 1.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 122 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (46% then), homes sold faster (12 days then) and the median sale price rose 12% to $291,874. Overall, Easton is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Northampton County, homes here sell more slowly than in 65% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 55%. On our competition score, Easton ranks #153 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 85 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Cherryville 18035 (0% sold over asking) or Pen Argyl 18072 (20% sold over asking), while Stockertown 18083 (100% sold over asking) and Wind Gap 18091 (71% sold over asking) are even more competitive.