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Dickson City, PA—18519

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$190,000

4.2% YoY Growth

Household Income

$58,100

28.0% YoY Growth

Days on Market

27.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.1%

Median Rent

$1,000

1.7% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$950

5.9% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,150

4.5% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,280

5.6% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Dickson City, PA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Dickson City, PA is $190,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.2%. This indicates that home prices in Dickson City, PA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.1%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$190,000	4.2%
Single Family	$190,000	3.8%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Dickson City, PA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Dickson City, PA is $1,130, with a year-over-year rent change of -1.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Dickson City, PA is 1-bedrooms: $937, 2-bedrooms: $1,170, 3-bedrooms: $1,340, 4-bedrooms: $2,000. The most common rental property sizes in Dickson City, PA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 48.6% and 27.6% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,000	$1,130
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$950	$937
2 Bed Rent	$1,150	$1,170
3 Bed Rent	$1,280	$1,340
4 Bed Rent	$2,000	$2,000

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

1.1%

1 Bedroom

17.8%

2 Bedrooms

48.6%

3 Bedrooms

27.6%

4 Bedrooms

5.0%

Property Listings — Dickson City, PA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Dickson City, PA is 55. This is a increase of 4.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 36.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$181,000	-26.0%
Listing Count	11	0.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.2%	0.0%
Days on Market	69	27.0%

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Demographics — Dickson City, PA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dickson City, PA has a population of 5,260, which has increased by 10.6% over the past 5 years. Dickson City, PA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.7% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 25.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 5.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	5,260	10.6%
% Under 18	21.7%	8.5%
% Seniors	21.4%	22.3%
% WFH	5.9%	210.5%
% w/ College Degree	25.7%	23.6%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dickson City, PA is a predominantly white area, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 6.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Dickson City, PA is hispanic, making up 6.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.5% of the population in Dickson City, PA, and this percentage has increased by 31.6% 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	87.9%	-6.5%
% Black	1.6%	45.5%
% Hispanic	6.1%	110.3%
% Asian	1.4%	133.3%
% Foreign Born	2.5%	31.6%

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Mortgage and Risk — Dickson City, PA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 75 mortgage originations in Dickson City, PA, of which 68.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 66.0%, with 33.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Dickson City, PA. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	75
% Conventional Loans	68.0%
% Government Loans	32.0%
% Investor Loans	5.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	12.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Dickson City, PA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Dickson City, PA under the Section 8 program is 8.3%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Dickson City, PA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	176
Total Units Section 8	77
% Rentals under Section 8	8.3%
% Occupied Section 8	87.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$50	$950	$900
2 Bedroom	-$60	$1,150	$1,090
3 Bedroom	$140	$1,280	$1,420
4 Bedroom	-$450	$2,000	$1,550

Dickson City, PA—18519

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Dickson City, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Dickson City, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Dickson City, PA

Demographics — Dickson City, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Dickson City, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Dickson City, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Dickson City, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Dickson City, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3
Median Home Price	$190,000
Median Household Income	$58,100

Dickson City, PA—18519

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Dickson City, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Dickson City, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Dickson City, PA

Demographics — Dickson City, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Dickson City, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Dickson City, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Dickson City, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Dickson City, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Scranton, PA

Scranton, PA

Peckville, PA

Olyphant, PA

Scranton, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

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