Is Pittston, PA 18640 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Pittston housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 46% of homes in Pittston, PA 18640 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 11 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 42 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 38%, homes sold faster (15 days then) and the median sale price fell 6% to $206,860. Overall, Pittston is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Luzerne County, homes here sell faster than in 81% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 84%. On our competition score, Pittston ranks #194 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 82 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.