Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 325,978 ↑ 0.1% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $62,321 16% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $163,800 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% |
| Median Age | 42.1 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 11.6% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 82 transactions |
| Active Listings | 193 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 315 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $14,151 |
| Recent Sales | 53 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 180 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 28.42 acres |
| Active Listings | 48 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 210.00 | $730,000 | $3,476 | Kyttle Pike Rd | Sweet Valley |
| Feb 2026 | 10.10 | $50,000 | $4,950 | Rear State Route Hwy #118 | Sweet Valley |
| Feb 2026 | 1.65 | $77,900 | $47,212 | 180 Bulford Rd | Shavertown |
| Feb 2026 | 3.65 | $5,395,000 | $1,478,082 | Irem Rd | Dallas |
| Feb 2026 | 1.00 | $100,000 | $100,000 | 2 Manor Dr | Shavertown |
| Jan 2026 | 1.12 | $135,000 | $120,536 | 9 Aleeda Blvd | Wilkes Barre |
| Jan 2026 | 15.00 | $150,000 | $10,000 | State Route 118 | Route |
| Jan 2026 | 4.96 | $42,000 | $8,468 | Mountain Ridge Rd | Sugarloaf |
| Jan 2026 | 4.03 | $81,000 | $20,099 | 0 Ruthann Dr | Berwick |
| Jan 2026 | 3.00 | $175,000 | $58,333 | 5 Stone Moss Dr | Shavertown |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 13.10 | $492,387 | $37,587 | 46 Saddle Ridge Dr | Dallas |
| Dec 2025 | 50.00 | $380,000 | $7,600 | 143 Vandermark Rd | Shickshinny |
| Nov 2025 | 1.15 | $445,000 | $387,700 | 22 Louis Cir | Drums |
| Nov 2025 | 6.69 | $5,000 | $747 | James Ln | Drums |
| Nov 2025 | 246.00 | $824,000 | $3,350 | Campbell Ledge Reservoir | Duryea |
| Nov 2025 | 7.73 | $89,500 | $11,578 | Town Hill Road & Paragon Farm Rd | Shickshinny |
| Nov 2025 | 1.06 | $15,000 | $14,151 | Mountain Rd | Plymouth |
| Nov 2025 | 10.00 | $50,000 | $5,000 | 0 Moon Lake Rd | Hunlock Creek |
| Oct 2025 | 4.00 | $30,000 | $7,500 | Skurat Rd | Sweet Valley |
| Oct 2025 | 20.00 | $400,000 | $20,000 | Red Shale Pit Rd | White Haven |
| Oct 2025 | 4.90 | $35,000 | $7,143 | Swamp Rd | Hunlock Creek |
| Oct 2025 | 4.90 | $35,000 | $7,143 | Swamp Rd | Hunlock Creek |
| Oct 2025 | 11.49 | $199,530 | $17,366 | Lots 77 78 Scenicview Dr | Dallas |
| Oct 2025 | 40.00 | $200,000 | $5,000 | LOT 1 State Highway 118 | Sweet Valley |
| Sep 2025 | 566.24 | $250,000 | $442 | Beech Mtn | Drums |
| Sep 2025 | 2.00 | $60,000 | $30,000 | L-129 Laurelbrook Dr | Wilkes Barre |
| Aug 2025 | 2.00 | $17,000 | $8,500 | 12 Municipal Rd | Hunlock Creek |
| Aug 2025 | 2.07 | $18,500 | $8,929 | 313 Prichards Rd | Hunlock Creek |
| Aug 2025 | 1.79 | $70,000 | $39,106 | Route 315 & Laflin Rd | Wilkes Barre |
| Aug 2025 | 2.00 | $60,000 | $30,000 | L-128 Laurelbrook Dr | Wilkes Barre |
| Aug 2025 | 1.07 | $25,500 | $23,832 | 8 Collister Dr | Nescopeck |
| Aug 2025 | 1.59 | $39,000 | $24,528 | 225 Cherry Hill Rd | Shickshinny |
| Aug 2025 | 1.02 | $150,000 | $147,059 | Frederick Dr | Conyngham |
| Aug 2025 | 1.23 | $650,000 | $528,463 | Mountain Blvd | Mountain Top |
| Aug 2025 | 24.07 | $199,000 | $8,268 | North St | Pringle |
| Aug 2025 | 7.17 | $140,000 | $19,526 | State Route 93 | Nescopeck |
| Jul 2025 | 7.17 | $140,000 | $19,526 | Berwick Hazleton Hwy | Nescopeck |
| Jul 2025 | 4.00 | $13,000 | $3,250 | Route 11 Hwy | Shickshinny |
| Jul 2025 | 7.20 | $48,500 | $6,736 | 0 State Route 239 | Shickshinny |
| Jul 2025 | 1.03 | $50,000 | $48,544 | 57-58 59 Crown Dr | Dallas |
| Jul 2025 | 2.66 | $50,000 | $18,797 | Pond Creek Rd | White Haven |
| Jul 2025 | 1.10 | $80,000 | $72,727 | Walnut Dr | Berwick |
| Jun 2025 | 11.33 | $145,000 | $12,798 | 103-107 Huntington Creek Rd | Sweet Valley |
| Jun 2025 | 7.72 | $80,000 | $10,363 | Twinbrook Rd | Wilkes Barre |
| Jun 2025 | 100.00 | $115,000 | $1,150 | 693 Lily Lake Rd | Wapwallopen |
| Jun 2025 | 35.23 | $225,000 | $6,387 | 0 Jumper Rd | Wilkes Barre |
| May 2025 | 10.00 | $105,000 | $10,500 | Bonnieville Rd | Stillwater |
| May 2025 | 22.00 | $190,500 | $8,659 | 0 Winkler Rd | Huntington Mills |
| Apr 2025 | 2.80 | $74,000 | $26,429 | Bunker Hill Rd | Wyoming |
| Apr 2025 | 1.08 | $15,000 | $13,889 | 0 Maple Ln | Hazleton |
| Mar 2025 | 1.00 | $470,000 | $470,000 | 12 Fawn Dr | Drums |
| Mar 2025 | 1.22 | $20,000 | $16,393 | 3 Sunrise Rd | White Haven |
| Mar 2025 | 2.84 | $1,975,000 | $694,933 | Mundy St | Wilkes Barre |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $15,000 |
| Recent Sales | 29 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 102 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.33 acres |
| Active Listings | 145 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.67 | $38,000 | Ledge Ct | Pittston |
| Feb 2026 | 0.57 | $82,900 | N End Rd | Mountain Top |
| Feb 2026 | 0.13 | $8,000 | 225 Hillside Ave | Edwardsville |
| Jan 2026 | 0.16 | $4,000 | Holly St | Wilkes Barre |
| Jan 2026 | 0.36 | $303,191 | 15 Price St | Plains |
| Jan 2026 | 0.11 | $7,000 | 119 Green St | Edwardsville |
| Jan 2026 | 0.11 | $33,632 | 1303 Saint Johns Rd | Drums |
| Jan 2026 | 0.50 | $94,900 | Woodberry Dr | Mountain Top |
| Jan 2026 | 0.15 | $24,000 | 552 N Church St | Hazleton |
| Jan 2026 | 0.37 | $44,000 | Barber St | Pittston |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 0.09 | $13,500 | 7 Corlear St | Wilkes Barre |
| Dec 2025 | 0.35 | $2,000 | Oak Dr | White Haven |
| Dec 2025 | 0.35 | $2,000 | Oak Dr | White Haven |
| Dec 2025 | 0.17 | $3,500 | 191 Winged Foot Dr | Hazleton |
| Dec 2025 | 0.30 | $3,250 | 170 Manayunk Ave | Hazle Township |
| Nov 2025 | 0.12 | $12,500 | 86 Cooper St | Pringle |
| Nov 2025 | 0.24 | $5,000 | 256 Turnberry Ln | Hazle Township |
| Nov 2025 | 0.69 | $935 | Gay Ave | Mountain Top |
| Nov 2025 | 0.10 | $17,000 | 63 Main St | Moosic |
| Nov 2025 | 0.44 | $400,000 | 810 E 11th St | Hazleton |
| Oct 2025 | 0.69 | $10,000 | Colfax St | Shickshinny |
| Oct 2025 | 0.16 | $16,000 | T 629 Thomas Rd | Blakeslee |
| Oct 2025 | 0.45 | $8,000 | 104 Old Ford Rd | White Haven |
| Oct 2025 | 0.42 | $45,349 | Turnberry Ln | Hazle Township |
| Sep 2025 | 0.09 | $15,000 | 87 S Welles St | Wilkes Barre |
| Sep 2025 | 0.64 | $40,000 | Market St | Pittston |
| Sep 2025 | 0.40 | $17,885 | LOT 200 Manayunk Ave | Hazleton |
| Sep 2025 | 0.64 | $40,000 | 3102 Market St | Pittston |
| Sep 2025 | 0.21 | $6,500 | 197 Winged Foot Dr | Hazleton |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 325,978 |
| Population (2020) | 325,594 |
| Population Growth | 0.12% |
| Median Household Income | $62,321 |
| Median Home Value | $163,800 |
| Total Housing Units | 151,012 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 17,578 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 11.6% |
| Median Age | 42.1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35,628 (10.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% |
Market Overview
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania has a population of 325,978, which has grown 0.12% since 2020. The median household income is $62,321, below the national median of $74,580 by 16.4%. The housing vacancy rate of 11.6% suggests balanced market conditions. Luzerne County remains a key area for land acquisition in Pennsylvania. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $13,344 per acre, with properties averaging 24.90 acres. There are currently 193 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Luzerne County has a population of 325,978. The county has grown 0.12% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Luzerne County?
The median household income in Luzerne County is $62,321, which is 16.4% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Luzerne County growing or shrinking?
Luzerne County is growing. The population has increased 0.12% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Luzerne County?
The median home value in Luzerne County is $163,800. The housing vacancy rate is 11.6%, which suggests balanced market conditions. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $13,344 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $14,500.
Does Reelvest buy land in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania?
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Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.