The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18403 sells for about $115,000, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +7.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 57 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $953 a month.
ZIP 18403 — Archbald
The 18403 housing market is currently characterized by a high share of owner-occupied, single-family homes and stable pricing. While listing prices vary significantly, the market remains accessible for local buyers, supported by steady demand and a relatively low cost of living compared to national averages.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking affordable, established housing in a quiet, small-town setting with reasonable access to regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 7.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 57 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.4% · poverty 6.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 18403, Lackawanna County PA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Archbald are generally considered low compared to the broader Scranton-Wilkes-Barre metropolitan area, with the borough maintaining a small-town, residential character.
Schools serving the area are part of the Valley View School District, which is generally regarded as providing stable, community-focused public education.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including winter weather and localized flooding; property insurance remains available but premiums are influenced by regional climate trends.
Economic momentum is driven by the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre metro area's logistics and healthcare sectors, with Archbald serving primarily as a residential bedroom community.
Property taxes are levied by Lackawanna County, the borough of Archbald, and the Valley View School District, with rates reflecting standard Pennsylvania municipal and school district funding structures.
Residents primarily commute by car to employment hubs in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, with average commute times around 23 minutes.
The area features access to the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail and local parks, with proximity to regional shopping and dining in the Scranton area.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family homes and small apartment units, with moderate vacancy pressure and steady demand from local workers.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Scranton-Wilkes-Barre labor market, with significant employment in healthcare, education, and logistics.
The area is served by regional highway corridors including US-6, facilitating access to Scranton and surrounding Lackawanna County.
Development is primarily focused on residential infill and small-scale commercial improvements within the borough.
Parcels are subject to Valley View School District taxes and standard municipal levies.
Property insurance market is stable, though premiums are sensitive to regional weather-related claims.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Data Commons for ZCTA 18403.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
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- Reaper's Revenge4.75.5 mi
- Lahey Family Fun Park4.49.1 mi
- DEFY Scranton4.56.8 mi
- Idle Hours North4.45.7 mi
- Montage Mountain Resorts411.9 mi
- Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at PNC Field4.612.2 mi
- Reaper's Revenge4.75.5 mi
- The Pavilion at Montage Mountain412.1 mi
- Lahey Family Fun Park4.49.1 mi
- Montage Mountain Resorts411.9 mi
- Cinemark Montage Mountain 20 and XD4.612 mi
- Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park4.410.8 mi
- Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den4.59.5 mi
- Steamtown National Historic Site4.89.6 mi
- Steamtown National Historic Site4.89.6 mi
- Lacawac Sanctuary Field Station and Environmental Education Center4.713.4 mi
- The Electric City Trolley Museum4.69.6 mi
- Everhart Museum4.58.8 mi
- Scranton Iron Furnaces4.59.4 mi
- Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park4.410.8 mi
- Nay Aug Park4.68.8 mi
- Lackawanna State Park4.611.3 mi
- McDade Park4.711.1 mi
- Merli Sarnoski Park4.37.8 mi
- New Wave Marina4.715.7 mi
- Wilsonville Recreation Area4.317.5 mi
- Elmhurst Country Club4.69.2 mi
- Pine Hills Country Club4.412.1 mi
- Sleepy Hollow Golf Course4.27.1 mi
- Panorama Golf Course4.211.4 mi
- Glenmaura National Golf Club4.713 mi
- Viewmont Mall4.37.4 mi
- The Marketplace at Steamtown3.99.4 mi
- ShopRite of Daleville4.212.1 mi
- ShopRite of Birney Plaza4.512.3 mi
- Boscov's4.59.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive walking and biking paths along the river.
A unique geological site featuring a massive glacial pothole.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.