The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18446 sells for about $296,950, or $158 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $846 a month.
ZIP 18446 — Nicholson
The housing market in 18446 remains stable with low inventory and moderate price growth, reflecting a typical rural market trend. Demand is driven by buyers seeking larger lots and a quieter lifestyle, though the limited number of listings keeps sales volume low. Prices have seen a modest year-over-year increase, consistent with broader regional trends in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
This ZIP is ideal for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with access to larger employment hubs, as well as those looking for larger land parcels.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.4% · poverty 10.9% — 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 6.7%/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 3.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 18446, 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 Nicholson area are generally low, consistent with rural Wyoming County trends and significantly below the national average.
The area is served by the Lackawanna Trail School District, which maintains a stable reputation for rural public education.
The region faces moderate risks from seasonal flooding near water bodies and winter weather impacts, with standard insurance coverage recommended.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre employment corridor, with limited local commercial development and a focus on residential preservation.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Wyoming County, with additional levies for school district and municipal services; no state-level property tax exists.
Commuting primarily involves personal vehicle travel via US Route 11 and Interstate 81, with typical drive times to Scranton ranging from 25 to 35 minutes.
The area features significant outdoor access including Baylors Lake, local hiking trails, and proximity to state game lands for hunting and fishing.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family homes, with limited multi-family options available.
The local economy is supported by small businesses, agriculture, and a significant portion of the workforce commuting to the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre metropolitan area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with I-81 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is largely restricted to low-density residential projects, with no major commercial or high-density residential developments currently in the pipeline.
Wyoming County utilizes a periodic reassessment model to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes, county taxes, and municipal taxes, with no major MUD or PID districts identified.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though proximity to wooded areas may influence wildfire risk assessments.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Reaper's Revenge4.710.4 mi
- Lahey Family Fun Park4.412.4 mi
- DEFY Scranton4.512.7 mi
- Idle Hours North4.412.7 mi
- Idle Hours South4.416.8 mi
- Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at PNC Field4.619.4 mi
- Reaper's Revenge4.710.4 mi
- Lahey Family Fun Park4.412.4 mi
- Harford Fair4.610.6 mi
- Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple4.616.3 mi
- Elk Mountain Ski Resort4.511.1 mi
- Lackawanna State Park4.65.5 mi
- Lahey Family Fun Park4.412.4 mi
- Regal Dickson City4.312.8 mi
- Circle Drive-In4.512.6 mi
- Steamtown National Historic Site4.816.3 mi
- The Electric City Trolley Museum4.616.2 mi
- Everhart Museum4.517.2 mi
- Scranton Iron Furnaces4.516.7 mi
- Anthracite Heritage Museum4.715.4 mi
- Lackawanna State Park4.65.5 mi
- Hillside Park4.710.6 mi
- Merli Sarnoski Park4.310.3 mi
- Archbald Pothole State Park412.1 mi
- South Abington Community Park4.811.4 mi
- Sleepy Hollow Golf Course4.29.8 mi
- SB Golf Course3.911.3 mi
- Panorama Golf Course4.211 mi
- Rock Creek Golf Course4.33.9 mi
- Circle Drive-In4.512.6 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.213 mi
- Kohl's4.212.8 mi
- Marshalls4.312.9 mi
- The Fresh Grocer of Summit Square Shopping Center4.310 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A prominent local lake offering recreational fishing and boating opportunities.
A historic concrete arch bridge that serves as a local landmark and tourist attraction.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.