Luzerne County, PA home prices

Luzerne County, PA: the typical home is worth $225,295 as of 2026-05, up +2.2% over the past year and +166.9% since 2000. Listings run about $150/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1976: $33,859 → 2026: $225,295 (6.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $225,295, homes in Luzerne County sit 2% below the Pennsylvania median ($230,638) and 4% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #35 of 67 Pennsylvania counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.2% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 38 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.7× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$1,112/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,309/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Carbon County, PA ($269,966) · Columbia County, PA ($245,225) · Wyoming County, PA ($234,037) · Lackawanna County, PA ($230,638) · Sullivan County, PA ($215,586) · Monroe County, PA ($314,088)