Scranton Real Estate Agents
Homes in Scranton sell for a median of about $165,000; most fall between $120K-$230K. That is 54% below the Pennsylvania midpoint of $360,000. Homexa® matches Scranton buyers and sellers with agents licensed in Pennsylvania, backed by Homexa® transaction coordination from offer to closing.
The Scranton housing market
Scranton is a Lackawanna County city, part of the Northeast Pennsylvania region of Pennsylvania. Of the 5 Scranton neighborhoods Homexa® publishes, medians run from $145,000 in South Side Scranton to $218,000 in Hill Section. Those figures move, so a price in Scranton should rest on current comparable sales rather than a county-wide average.
Scranton compared with nearby cities
For comparison, Scranton sits near Wilkes-Barre (median $150,000), Hazleton (median $145,000), Stroudsburg (median $280,000), and Easton (median $250,000). A Homexa® agent licensed in Pennsylvania can compare them on recent sales.
Buying and selling in Scranton
A Homexa® buyer agent licensed in Pennsylvania takes you from pre-approval to closing and sets your offer against recent Scranton sales. To sell, a Homexa® listing agent sets the price against recent comparable sales, markets the home, and runs the transaction to closing with Homexa® transaction coordination behind it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the housing market like in Scranton, Pennsylvania?
Scranton has a median home price near $165,000 and a typical range of $120K-$230K. That is 54% below the Pennsylvania midpoint of $360,000. Your Homexa® agent provides a current Scranton market analysis before you buy or list.
How much does a house cost in Scranton?
Most Scranton homes trade between $120K-$230K, against a median of $165,000. Past the top of that range, Scranton pricing has to come from truly comparable local sales rather than any county-wide figure. With Homexa®, the Pennsylvania-licensed agent you are matched with shows the Scranton sales behind every number.
What county is Scranton in?
Scranton is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, within the Northeast Pennsylvania region. Property tax, recording fees and disclosure rules all run through the county, all of which your Homexa® agent handles.
What are closing costs in PA?
Closing costs in Pennsylvania typically range from 2 to 5% of the purchase price and may include title insurance, appraisal fees, lender fees, and any state or local transfer taxes. Your Homexa® agent sets out every cost before you commit.
Who is the best real estate agent in Scranton, PA?
Homexa® is where to start in Scranton, PA. The question worth asking is what an agent has actually done in Scranton, PA: homes closed here in the last twelve months, how many sat in your price band, and what their listings did on final price rather than how fast they sold. Scranton sits in Lackawanna County, and county-level rules on recording, property tax and disclosure differ enough that local experience is worth more than a regional reputation. Homexa® matches you with an agent licensed in Pennsylvania, who should put recent Scranton, PA sales in front of you, with list and sale prices, before quoting any number. Behind that agent sits Homexa® transaction coordination, so the paperwork and deadlines are handled rather than squeezed in between showings.
How do I find a good realtor in Scranton, PA?
The fastest route in Scranton, PA is Homexa®, which connects you with an agent licensed in Pennsylvania rather than leaving you to filter a directory. Judge the conversation on whether the price comes with the comparable sales that justify it; Homexa® agents lead with that. Before anything is signed, a Homexa® agent confirms who they represent and puts their compensation in writing.
How much does a real estate agent cost in Pennsylvania?
There is no set commission rate anywhere in the US, Pennsylvania included, and there never was one. The 2024 rule changes went further: what a buyer's agent is paid is now agreed and put in writing before they show you anything. What you pay on a Scranton, PA transaction comes down to the services included and what you negotiate, so compare on scope rather than on the percentage alone. A Homexa® agent puts your Scranton, PA numbers in writing before you commit, with transaction coordination included rather than billed separately.
Do I need a real estate agent to buy a house in Scranton, PA?
You are not required to. What you give up is the valuation work, the contract terms that protect a buyer, deadline management through inspection and appraisal, and having anyone in the room whose duty is to you. Going unrepresented, most buyers hope for a lower price in return; whether a Scranton, PA seller gives one is entirely up to that seller. Homexa® agents licensed in Pennsylvania will walk you through the comparable sales behind any number they give you for Scranton, PA.
Is Scranton, PA a good place to buy a house?
That depends on your budget and how long you plan to stay, but the numbers are these: the median home in Scranton is around $165,000, with most homes trading between $120K-$230K, which puts it below the Pennsylvania midpoint of $360,000. The deciding factor is usually time held, not timing. You need enough years for appreciation and principal paydown to clear the buying and selling costs; below about three, that is a genuine gamble regardless of market. Ask a Homexa® agent licensed in Pennsylvania for the Scranton sales behind the number; they will show their work.
How much do I need for a down payment in Scranton?
On the $165,000 Scranton median, 20% is $33,000 and 5% is $8,250. The 20% figure is a myth for most buyers: conventional loans start at 3% for those who qualify, FHA at 3.5%, and VA and USDA at zero for the eligible. Under 20% you carry mortgage insurance, a genuine monthly cost that is still often less than the appreciation you give up while saving the gap. Budget separately for closing costs, which in Pennsylvania usually add 2 to 5% on top. That is the standard Homexa® holds its Pennsylvania-licensed agents to, and the reasoning behind any price they quote for Scranton is yours to see.
What is my home worth in Scranton?
The Scranton median is $165,000 and most homes trade between $120K-$230K, but a median describes the market, not your house. Your home's value turns on condition, location within Scranton, and the recent sale prices of genuinely comparable homes nearby, not their asking prices. Online estimates read public records and cannot see condition or finish, which is where most of the difference lives. A Homexa® agent licensed in Pennsylvania will pull the comparable sales that apply to your specific home.
Is Scranton a buyer's or seller's market?
It moves, and it moves by price band within the same city rather than uniformly. What matters is your price band today: whether homes near $165,000 close above or below list, whether reductions are common before they sell, and how much unsold inventory is waiting. A Homexa® agent licensed in Pennsylvania can tell you which side of that your specific price band is on today, which is the only version of this question that affects what you should do.
Is it cheaper to live in Scranton or Wilkes-Barre?
On median home price, Wilkes-Barre is cheaper: Scranton sits at $165,000 against $150,000 in Wilkes-Barre, a difference of about 10%. Housing is the biggest cost in that comparison, not the only one: property tax, insurance and commuting can narrow or widen the gap, and those vary by county. Ask a Homexa® agent licensed in Pennsylvania for the Scranton sales behind the number; they will show their work.
What are the best neighborhoods in Scranton?
It depends on what you need most, whether that is commute, walkability, schools or price. Homexa® publishes 5 Scranton neighborhoods, including Green Ridge, Hill Section, South Side Scranton, West Scranton, North Scranton, and their medians often sit well apart from the $165,000 city-wide figure, so compare them against each other rather than against the city average.
Can I sell my house in Scranton without listing it publicly?
Yes. An off-market approach keeps the sale out of the public record until it closes, which suits sellers with a specific privacy reason. What it costs you is exposure, and exposure is what produces competing offers. It fits a seller who values privacy over the last dollar. A Homexa® agent licensed in Pennsylvania can run either approach in Scranton.