Monroe County, PA home prices
Monroe County, PA: the typical home is worth $314,088 as of 2026-05, up +0.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $201/sq ft. Rent…
Monroe County is flat and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1985: $101,010 → 2026: $314,088 (3.1×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $314,088, homes in Monroe County sit 36% above the Pennsylvania median ($230,638) and 34% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #13 of 67 Pennsylvania counties by price.
Prices are holding steady (+0.7% in the last year) — a balanced market.
Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 52 days on the market, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 4.3× local income, that's pricier 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 — ~$1,550/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,846/mo to rent.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
Northampton County, PA ($371,201) · Warren County, NJ ($423,462) · Carbon County, PA ($269,966) · Pike County, PA ($306,548) · Lackawanna County, PA ($230,638) · Lehigh County, PA ($364,915)
Frequently asked questions
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| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2005 | $178,696 |
| 2006 | $196,750 |
| 2007 | $204,096 |
| 2008 | $199,128 |
| 2009 | $180,685 |
| 2010 | $173,015 |
| 2011 | $158,101 |
| 2012 | $151,592 |
| 2013 | $149,162 |
| 2014 | $148,571 |
| 2015 | $145,581 |
| 2016 | $145,984 |
| 2017 | $149,543 |
| 2018 | $161,832 |
| 2019 | $176,709 |
| 2020 | $185,551 |
| 2021 | $250,017 |
| 2022 | $299,015 |
| 2023 | $295,977 |
| 2024 | $310,214 |
| 2025 | $310,863 |