Is Wilkes Barre, PA 18705 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Wilkes Barre housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 52% of homes in Wilkes Barre, PA 18705 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 8 days and there were 2.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 43 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 43%, homes sold faster (16 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $235,348. Overall, Wilkes Barre is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Luzerne County, homes here sell faster than in 94% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 94%. On our competition score, Wilkes Barre ranks #131 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 87 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.