Cities with the most expensive homes in the Scranton metro area

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August 30, 2023
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Cities with the most expensive homes in the Scranton metro area

Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights affordability plays a huge role for buyers.

The typical home value in the United States was a record $351,423 in August, 1.3% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of Sept. 21, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 7.19%.

Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.

Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Scranton metro area using data from Zillow. Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018.

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#30. Courtdale, PA

- Typical home value: $170,673
- 1-year price change: +0.2%
- 5-year price change: +47.1%

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#29. Avoca, PA

- Typical home value: $172,608
- 1-year price change: +2.8%
- 5-year price change: +39.3%

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#28. Duryea, PA

- Typical home value: $175,210
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +38.5%

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#27. Swoyersville, PA

- Typical home value: $176,116
- 1-year price change: +5.6%
- 5-year price change: +52.5%

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#26. Taylor, PA

- Typical home value: $176,655
- 1-year price change: +6.4%
- 5-year price change: +59.5%

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#25. Larksville, PA

- Typical home value: $179,598
- 1-year price change: +3.0%
- 5-year price change: +46.5%

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#24. West Pittston, PA

- Typical home value: $180,547
- 1-year price change: +7.9%
- 5-year price change: +58.6%

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#23. Old Forge, PA

- Typical home value: $182,188
- 1-year price change: +10.5%
- 5-year price change: +56.5%

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#22. Hazleton, PA

- Typical home value: $188,428
- 1-year price change: -2.3%
- 5-year price change: +83.7%

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#21. Kingston, PA

- Typical home value: $189,254
- 1-year price change: +4.6%
- 5-year price change: +49.1%

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#20. Forty Fort, PA

- Typical home value: $198,890
- 1-year price change: +2.4%
- 5-year price change: +43.1%

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#19. Olyphant, PA

- Typical home value: $200,560
- 1-year price change: +8.6%
- 5-year price change: +47.3%

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#18. White Haven, PA

- Typical home value: $200,807
- 1-year price change: +1.2%
- 5-year price change: +61.7%

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#17. Jermyn, PA

- Typical home value: $202,804
- 1-year price change: +8.6%
- 5-year price change: +43.1%

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#16. Wyoming, PA

- Typical home value: $206,032
- 1-year price change: +1.3%
- 5-year price change: +40.7%

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#15. Moosic, PA

- Typical home value: $206,559
- 1-year price change: +9.8%
- 5-year price change: +51.5%

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#14. Archbald, PA

- Typical home value: $213,065
- 1-year price change: +10.7%
- 5-year price change: +51.2%

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#13. Shickshinny, PA

- Typical home value: $215,803
- 1-year price change: +0.7%
- 5-year price change: +26.9%

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#12. Dushore, PA

- Typical home value: $225,713
- 1-year price change: +6.0%
- 5-year price change: data not available

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#11. Tunkhannock, PA

- Typical home value: $229,334
- 1-year price change: +5.5%
- 5-year price change: +22.5%

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#10. Harveys Lake, PA

- Typical home value: $242,871
- 1-year price change: +0.5%
- 5-year price change: +42.8%

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#9. Mount Cobb, PA

- Typical home value: $250,643
- 1-year price change: +7.9%
- 5-year price change: +49.5%

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#8. Conyngham, PA

- Typical home value: $257,415
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +42.2%

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#7. Laflin, PA

- Typical home value: $263,225
- 1-year price change: -0.8%
- 5-year price change: +44.3%

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#6. Moscow, PA

- Typical home value: $267,813
- 1-year price change: +9.7%
- 5-year price change: +54.4%

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#5. Shavertown, PA

- Typical home value: $272,560
- 1-year price change: -0.3%
- 5-year price change: +37.3%

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#4. Dalton, PA

- Typical home value: $277,412
- 1-year price change: +3.2%
- 5-year price change: +34.7%

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#3. Mountain Top, PA

- Typical home value: $295,524
- 1-year price change: -0.5%
- 5-year price change: +35.6%

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#2. Clarks Summit, PA

- Typical home value: $295,538
- 1-year price change: +3.8%
- 5-year price change: +39.7%

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#1. Clarks Green, PA

- Typical home value: $298,050
- 1-year price change: +3.6%
- 5-year price change: +35.2%

This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 379 metros.

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