The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18657 sells for about $277,000, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $942 a month.
ZIP 18657 — Tunkhannock
The 18657 housing market remains stable with steady demand for single-family homes, supported by a median listing price of $277,000. Low inventory levels continue to drive competitive conditions for well-priced properties, though the market remains sensitive to broader economic trends in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre region.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a rural lifestyle with access to essential services, as well as commuters who prefer a quieter residential environment outside the major metro hubs.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 5.5 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 3.9% · poverty 12.2% — 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 5.9%/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 18657, Wyoming 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 the Tunkhannock area are generally low, consistent with rural Wyoming County trends and significantly below the national average for violent and property crime.
Schools in the Tunkhannock Area School District are generally rated as average, providing a stable educational environment for the local community.
The area faces moderate risks related to seasonal flooding near the Susquehanna River and winter weather impacts, with standard insurance requirements for the region.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing, healthcare, and retail sectors, with steady but modest development activity in the Tunkhannock borough and surrounding townships.
Property taxes are levied by Wyoming County, the Tunkhannock Area School District, and local municipal governments, with rates determined by annual assessments and millage adjustments.
Commuting primarily involves personal vehicle travel via US Route 6 and PA Route 29, with most residents driving to employment hubs in Wilkes-Barre or Scranton.
The area features significant outdoor amenities including the Susquehanna River for boating and fishing, nearby state parks, and local community parks within Tunkhannock.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand, with most units consisting of single-family homes or small multi-family conversions.
The local economy is anchored by healthcare services, education, and small-scale manufacturing, with many residents commuting to the larger Scranton-Wilkes-Barre labor market.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with US Route 6 serving as the primary arterial corridor connecting the area to regional employment centers.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and commercial improvements within the Tunkhannock borough limits.
The Wyoming County Assessment Office manages property valuations, with assessments typically based on historical market values adjusted for local millage rates.
Parcels are subject to Tunkhannock Area School District taxes and local municipal levies, with no major MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though coverage for flood-prone areas near the river may require specific policy considerations.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and ZCTA-level profiles.
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 Revenge4.717.7 mi
- Nova Trampoline Park4.619.1 mi
- Lahey Family Fun Park4.415.2 mi
- DEFY Scranton4.517 mi
- Idle Hours North4.417.8 mi
- Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at PNC Field4.619.7 mi
- Reaper's Revenge4.717.7 mi
- Lahey Family Fun Park4.415.2 mi
- Harford Fair4.620 mi
- Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple4.618.3 mi
- Lackawanna State Park4.612.4 mi
- Hillside Park4.712.5 mi
- Ace Shupp Park4.82.7 mi
- Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct4.89.6 mi
- Dietrich Theater4.82 mi
- Steamtown National Historic Site4.818 mi
- The Electric City Trolley Museum4.617.8 mi
- Everhart Museum4.519.4 mi
- Scranton Iron Furnaces4.518.5 mi
- Ballyhoo – Purveyors of Fine Ice Cream4.818.2 mi
- Lackawanna State Park4.612.4 mi
- Hillside Park4.712.5 mi
- Ace Shupp Park4.82.7 mi
- Riverside Park4.42.2 mi
- Abington Dog Park4.712.6 mi
- SB Golf Course3.91.9 mi
- Greystone Mountain Golf Club4.112.3 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 opportunities for fishing, boating, and recreation.
A central community space for local events and outdoor activities.
Features golf and lodging facilities serving the local area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.