Is Clarks Summit, PA 18411 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Clarks Summit housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 41% of homes in Clarks Summit, PA 18411 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 15 days and there were 2.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 77 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 37%, homes sold more slowly (11 days then) and the median sale price fell 1% to $385,083. Overall, Clarks Summit is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Lackawanna County, homes here sell faster than in 68% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 77%. On our competition score, Clarks Summit ranks #235 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 79 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Scranton 18503 (0% sold over asking) or Fleetville 18420 (0% sold over asking), while Old Forge 18518 (57% sold over asking) and Waverly 18471 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.