Is Hazleton, PA 18201 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Hazleton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 38% of homes in Hazleton, PA 18201 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 25 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 63 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 27%, homes sold more slowly (19 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $234,898. Overall, Hazleton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Luzerne County, homes here sell more slowly than in 68% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 68%. On our competition score, Hazleton ranks #284 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 72 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Bear Creek 18602 (0% sold over asking) or Weston 18256 (0% sold over asking), while Shickshinny 18655 (75% sold over asking) and Pittston 18641 (55% sold over asking) are even more competitive.