The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18419 sells for about $374,500, or $249 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 28 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $981 a month.
ZIP 18419 — Factoryville
The 18419 housing market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand, resulting in moderate price appreciation. The market is driven by local buyers and those seeking a rural lifestyle within commuting distance of Scranton, with limited new construction keeping supply tight.
This ZIP code is ideal for families and professionals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with manageable access to Scranton. It is particularly attractive to those affiliated with the local college or seeking more land for their housing dollar.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 28 days on market with 2.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.5% · poverty 13.4% — a mixed stability 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 9.1%/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 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 18419, Pennsylvania
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 the Factoryville area are generally low, consistent with rural Lackawanna and Wyoming County trends. The area experiences significantly lower violent crime rates compared to the nearby Scranton urban core.
Schools serving the 18419 ZIP code are primarily part of the Lackawanna Trail School District, which maintains a stable reputation for rural public education. The district is noted for smaller class sizes and community-focused extracurricular programs.
The area faces moderate risk from seasonal flooding near local creeks and winter weather events typical of the Poconos/Northeast Pennsylvania region. Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect standard regional hazard exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Scranton and the presence of Keystone College, which serves as a local anchor. Development is largely characterized by low-density residential growth and small-scale commercial expansion.
Property taxes are levied by the county, local municipality, and the Lackawanna Trail School District. The area does not utilize special MUD/PID districts, though school district millage rates constitute the largest portion of the annual tax burden.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents utilizing US-6 and I-81 for access to employment hubs in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. Average commute times are approximately 25-30 minutes.
The area offers significant outdoor access, including proximity to state game lands, local parks, and the Susquehanna River. Shopping and dining are concentrated in the borough center and along the US-6 corridor.
The rental market is tight with low vacancy rates, driven by demand from students and faculty at Keystone College. Short-term rental activity is present but remains secondary to long-term residential leasing.
The economy is anchored by education, healthcare, and regional logistics services. Proximity to the Scranton metro area provides a diverse employment base for residents.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with I-81 and US-6 serving as the primary arteries. Public transit options are limited to regional bus services connecting to Scranton.
Development is focused on maintaining the rural character of the area while supporting modest residential growth. No major high-density projects are currently approved.
The county appraisal districts utilize a mass appraisal system based on periodic reassessments to determine fair market value for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to standard school district and municipal taxation; no special utility or flood control districts are currently active.
Property insurance remains stable, with standard coverage for fire and weather-related risks; no significant market volatility reported.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 18419 profile.
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.
- Montage Mountain Resorts416.6 mi
- Reaper's Revenge4.711.1 mi
- Nova Trampoline Park4.618.1 mi
- Lahey Family Fun Park4.49.5 mi
- DEFY Scranton4.511 mi
- Montage Mountain Resorts416.6 mi
- Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at PNC Field4.615.5 mi
- Reaper's Revenge4.711.1 mi
- The Pavilion at Montage Mountain416.8 mi
- Lahey Family Fun Park4.49.5 mi
- Lackawanna State Park4.65.8 mi
- Lahey Family Fun Park4.49.5 mi
- Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour4.711.3 mi
- McDade Park4.711.4 mi
- Regal Dickson City4.311.5 mi
- Steamtown National Historic Site4.813 mi
- The Electric City Trolley Museum4.612.9 mi
- Everhart Museum4.514.3 mi
- Scranton Iron Furnaces4.513.5 mi
- Ballyhoo – Purveyors of Fine Ice Cream4.816.1 mi
- Lackawanna State Park4.65.8 mi
- McDade Park4.711.4 mi
- Hillside Park4.76.9 mi
- Archbald Pothole State Park413 mi
- South Abington Community Park4.89 mi
- Pine Hills Country Club4.412.3 mi
- SB Golf Course3.95.3 mi
- Rock Creek Golf Course4.310.2 mi
- Greystone Mountain Golf Club4.112.6 mi
- Viewmont Mall4.311 mi
- HomeGoods4.411 mi
- Burlington4.111.1 mi
- Circle Drive-In4.511.4 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.211.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A private college serving as a major cultural and economic anchor for the community.
Large regional park offering hiking, fishing, and boating on the lake.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.