Is Nanticoke, PA 18634 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Nanticoke housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 32% of homes in Nanticoke, PA 18634 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 19 days and there were 3.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 29 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 44%, homes sold more slowly (10 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $192,417. Overall, Nanticoke is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Luzerne County, homes here sell more slowly than in 52% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 55%. On our competition score, Nanticoke ranks #344 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 64 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.