Is Hazleton, PA 18202 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Hazleton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 18% of homes in Hazleton, PA 18202 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 44 days and there were 3.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 46 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (18% then), homes sold more slowly (35 days then) and the median sale price fell 14% to $262,386. Overall, Hazleton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Luzerne County, homes here sell more slowly than in 84% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 84%. On our competition score, Hazleton ranks #531 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 35 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.