Is Drums, PA 18222 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Drums housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Drums, PA 18222 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 days and there were 2.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 50 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 28%, homes sold more slowly (34 days then) and the median sale price rose 6% to $329,258. Overall, Drums is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Luzerne County, homes here sell more slowly than in 81% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 74%. On our competition score, Drums ranks #418 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 53 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.