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Wilkes barre, PA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Wilkes barre.

Population: 19,918 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Wilkes barre, PA is $188,008 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $248,750 after a median 33 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,266/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, coldwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$188,008

Median home value

+3.2%

1-year change

33

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$188,008
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+28.6%
5-year appreciation
+56.1%
10-year appreciation
+136.3%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$190,257
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$248,750
Median list price
$137,250
Median price per sqft
$70
1-year sale-price change
+62.0%
Median days on market
33 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
34
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
16

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,266/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$867/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,339/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,008/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
4
School districts serving the area
Wilkes-Barre Area SD, Wilkes-Barre Area CTC
Schools include
James M Coughlin JSHS, Solomon/Plains El Sch, Solomon/Plains MS, Daniel J Flood El Sch, Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 45% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Foster Wheeler Energy Corporation/Church Road TCE (7.7 mi — proposed for listing)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
46.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
32,497
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
26,742

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Steamtown National Historic Site (13 mi)
National parks include
Steamtown National Historic Site, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
Airports within 30 mi
43
Nearest airport
Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport (WBW) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
GEISINGER-COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER, LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - DICKSON CITY, CLARKS SUMMIT STATE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+22 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,955
Housing built before 1970
65.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.3%
Median annual property tax
$4,194
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
65.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
128,035
Average weekly wage
$1,017
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
126

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Wilkes barreState medianUS median
Median home value$188,008$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$248,750$254,900$325,000
Median days on market33 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,266/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,194$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Wilkes barre, PA?
$188,008.
What is the median sale price in Wilkes barre, PA?
$248,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Wilkes barre, PA?
Median days on market: 33 days.
What is typical rent in Wilkes barre, PA?
Typical rent: $1,266/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wilkes barre, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Wilkes barre, PA in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone B; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Wilkes barre, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 45% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wilkes barre, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wilkes barre, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Wilkes barre, PA?
7 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Wilkes barre, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Wilkes barre, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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