Is Scranton, PA 18519 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Scranton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Scranton, PA 18519 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 14 days and there were 2.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 16 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (50% then), homes sold more slowly (12 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $265,885. Overall, Scranton is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Lackawanna County, homes here sell faster than in 77% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 91%. On our competition score, Scranton ranks #147 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 86 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) is even more competitive.