The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18853 sells for about $215,900, or $104 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $876 a month.
ZIP 18853 — Wyalusing
The housing market in 18853 is currently stable, characterized by low inventory and modest price adjustments. Demand remains consistent with local rural living preferences, though limited sales volume keeps the market in a balanced state.
This area is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing options, though it requires a car for all daily needs and employment access.
Median prices moved down 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 12.0% — 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 4.5%/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 3.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 18853, 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 the Wyalusing area remain significantly lower than both state and national averages, with property and violent crime incidents reported as infrequent.
Schools serving the 18853 ZIP code are primarily managed by the Wyalusing Area School District, which generally maintains a stable academic reputation within the rural Bradford County context.
The area faces moderate risks related to seasonal flooding near the Susquehanna River and typical winter weather hazards, with standard insurance coverage generally available.
Economic momentum is largely driven by regional agriculture, manufacturing, and energy-sector support services, with limited large-scale commercial development currently underway.
Property taxes are assessed at the county, municipal, and school district levels, with the Wyalusing Area School District representing the largest portion of the total millage rate.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically traveling to employment hubs in Towanda or regional centers via US Route 6.
The area offers significant outdoor recreation, including access to the Susquehanna River for boating and fishing, local community parks, and proximity to rural hiking trails.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand, primarily serving local workers and families, with limited short-term rental saturation.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, forestry, and regional manufacturing, with energy-related services providing additional employment stability.
Transportation is almost exclusively private vehicle-based, with US Route 6 serving as the primary arterial corridor for the region.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential improvements and infrastructure maintenance rather than large-scale commercial expansion.
The Bradford County Assessment Office manages property valuations, with assessments typically lagging behind current market value fluctuations.
Parcels are subject to Wyalusing Area School District taxes and local municipal levies, with no major MUD or PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though homeowners should account for potential flood insurance requirements in low-lying areas near the river.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 18853 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.
Provides primary regional access for boating, fishing, and recreation.
Local community space for outdoor gatherings and youth sports.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.