Carbondale, PA 18407 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Carbondale, PA—18407

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$174,000

0.3% YoY Growth

Household Income

$57,300

26.3% YoY Growth

Days on Market

21.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.8%

Median Rent

$1,030

1.7% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$950

0.6% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,000

9.0% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,300

5.7% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Carbondale, PA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Carbondale, PA is $174,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.3%. This indicates that home prices in Carbondale, PA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.8%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$174,000	-0.3%
Single Family	$174,000	-1.1%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Carbondale, PA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Carbondale, PA is $1,130, with a year-over-year rent change of -1.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Carbondale, PA is 1-bedrooms: $911, 2-bedrooms: $1,010, 3-bedrooms: $1,330, 4-bedrooms: $1,320. The most common rental property sizes in Carbondale, PA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 32.6% and 30.7% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,030	$1,130
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$950	$911
2 Bed Rent	$1,000	$1,010
3 Bed Rent	$1,300	$1,330
4 Bed Rent	$1,100	$1,320

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.6%

1 Bedroom

26.5%

2 Bedrooms

30.7%

3 Bedrooms

32.6%

4 Bedrooms

7.0%

5+ Bedrooms

0.5%

Property Listings — Carbondale, PA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Carbondale, PA is 51. This is a decrease of -21.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 9.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$190,000	-10.0%
Listing Count	38	14.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	14.0%
Days on Market	73	-21.0%

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Demographics — Carbondale, PA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Carbondale, PA has a population of 14,700, which has increased by 10.4% over the past 5 years. Carbondale, PA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.4% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 26.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.7% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	14,700	10.4%
% Under 18	21.4%	-3.2%
% Seniors	20.5%	-5.1%
% WFH	4.7%	88.0%
% w/ College Degree	26.4%	34.0%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Carbondale, PA is a predominantly white area, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 10.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Carbondale, PA is hispanic, making up 8.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.4% of the population in Carbondale, PA, and this percentage has increased by 14.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	84.6%	-10.1%
% Black	1.6%	433.3%
% Hispanic	8.6%	405.9%
% Asian	1.0%	0.0%
% Foreign Born	2.4%	14.3%

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Mortgage and Risk — Carbondale, PA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 245 mortgage originations in Carbondale, PA, of which 76.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 64.0%, with 30.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Carbondale, PA. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 7.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	245
% Conventional Loans	76.0%
% Government Loans	24.0%
% Investor Loans	4.0%
% Second Loans	3.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	7.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Carbondale, PA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Carbondale, PA under the Section 8 program is 18.8%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Carbondale, PA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	777
Total Units Section 8	411
% Rentals under Section 8	18.8%
% Occupied Section 8	84.5%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$90	$950	$860
2 Bedroom	$40	$1,000	$1,040
3 Bedroom	$50	$1,300	$1,350
4 Bedroom	$370	$1,100	$1,470

Carbondale, PA—18407

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Carbondale, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Carbondale, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Carbondale, PA

Demographics — Carbondale, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Carbondale, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Carbondale, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Carbondale, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Carbondale, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.6
Median Home Price	$174,000
Median Household Income	$57,300

Carbondale, PA—18407

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Carbondale, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Carbondale, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Carbondale, PA

Demographics — Carbondale, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Carbondale, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Carbondale, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Carbondale, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Carbondale, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Jermyn, PA

Forest City, PA

Archbald, PA

Olyphant, PA

Peckville, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

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