The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18814 sells for about $165,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $925 a month.
ZIP 18814 — Burlington
The housing market in 18814 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation consistent with rural Pennsylvania trends. Market activity is driven by local demand and limited supply, resulting in a balanced environment for buyers and sellers. Most residents rely on private utilities and local employment, keeping the market insulated from broader urban volatility.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, affordability, and proximity to outdoor recreation, rather than commuters or investors.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 6.4 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 1.2% · poverty 12.5% — 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 3.1%/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 2.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 18814, Bradford 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 this rural Bradford County area are generally low and remain stable, consistently ranking below state and national averages.
Schools serving the area are part of the Wyalusing Area School District, which provides a rural educational environment with moderate performance metrics.
The area faces moderate risks from seasonal flooding near the Susquehanna River and typical winter weather hazards; property insurance remains standard for rural Pennsylvania.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local agriculture, small-scale manufacturing, and regional services, with limited large-scale infrastructure development.
Property taxes are levied by the county, township, and school district; the area does not utilize MUDs or PIDs, and there are no specific commercial income-linked tax exemptions.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to employment hubs in Towanda or nearby regional centers via state routes.
The area offers significant outdoor recreation including access to the Susquehanna River for fishing and boating, local parks, and rural trail systems.
The rental market is limited in depth with low turnover, primarily serving local workers; there is minimal short-term rental presence.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, forestry, and small-scale manufacturing, with many residents commuting to Towanda for larger employment opportunities.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles; there is no public transit infrastructure serving this rural ZIP code.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP code.
Bradford County utilizes a county-wide assessment system with periodic reassessments to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to standard county, township, and Wyalusing Area School District taxation; no special utility or hospital districts are noted.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the rural nature of the area and low density of high-risk structures.
Net domestic migration in Bradford County has been slightly negative, reflecting broader regional trends in rural Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for all foreclosure proceedings.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive property disclosure statement covering known material defects at the time of sale.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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.
Provides primary regional access for boating and fishing.
Local community park serving the immediate area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.