Is Dalton, PA 18414 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Dalton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 38% of homes in Dalton, PA 18414 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 18 days and there were 5.2 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. With only 8 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 50%, homes sold faster (30 days then) and the median sale price rose 39% to $491,038. Overall, Dalton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Lackawanna County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 55%.

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.