Is Jessup, PA 18434 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Jessup housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 38% of homes in Jessup, PA 18434 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 31 days and there were 2.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. 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 75%, homes sold more slowly (5 days then) and the median sale price fell 7% to $216,786. Overall, Jessup is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Lackawanna County, homes here sell more slowly than in 91% 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.