The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18854 sells for about $215,000, or $138 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 $944 a month.
ZIP 18854 — Wysox
The housing market in 18854 is characterized by low inventory and steady, modest price appreciation. Demand remains consistent among local buyers, though the limited supply of homes keeps sales volume low. The market is stable, reflecting the broader economic conditions of rural Bradford County.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing options and proximity to the natural amenities of the Susquehanna Valley.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving 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 5.5% · poverty 16.2% — 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 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 3.0%/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 18854, 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 Wysox are generally low and consistent with rural Bradford County trends, remaining well below state and national averages.
Schools serving the area are part of the Towanda Area School District, which provides a standard rural public education experience with moderate performance ratings.
The area faces moderate flood risks near the Susquehanna River and typical rural wildfire exposure, with insurance premiums reflecting standard regional hazard profiles.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing, agriculture, and energy-sector support services, with limited large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are levied by Bradford County, the Towanda Area School District, and Wysox Township, with assessments managed by the county appraisal office.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to employment hubs in Towanda or Sayre via US-6 and US-220.
The area offers access to the Susquehanna River for boating and fishing, along with local parks and proximity to rural trail systems.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand from local workers, with limited turnover and minimal short-term rental presence.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, manufacturing, and regional healthcare services, with Towanda serving as a nearby employment center.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle, with US-6 serving as the primary arterial corridor for the region.
Development is largely limited to small-scale residential infill and minor commercial upgrades along the US-6 corridor.
The Bradford County Assessment Office manages property valuations, typically based on historical cost and market sales data.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes, county taxes, and township levies, with no major MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance remains stable, though premiums are influenced by regional flood mapping and rural fire response capabilities.
Pennsylvania has experienced modest net domestic migration shifts, with rural areas like Bradford County seeing stable population retention.
Pennsylvania is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive property disclosure statement covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from U.S. 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.
Provides significant recreational opportunities including fishing and boating.
Local community park offering green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.