Shavertown, PA 18708 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Shavertown, PA—18708

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$299,000

0.6% YoY Growth

Household Income

$95,500

12.0% YoY Growth

Days on Market

50.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.6%

Median Rent

$1,850

4.7% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$900

2.9% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,450

31.8% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,900

2.0% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Shavertown, PA

As of May '26, the median home price in Shavertown, PA is $299,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.6%. This indicates that home prices in Shavertown, PA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$299,000	0.6%
Single Family	$299,000	1.0%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Shavertown, PA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Shavertown, PA is $1,800, with a year-over-year rent change of 4.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Shavertown, PA is 1-bedrooms: $900, 2-bedrooms: $1,450, 3-bedrooms: $1,980, 4-bedrooms: $2,500. The most common rental property sizes in Shavertown, PA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 64.8% and 14.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,850	$1,800
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$900	$900
2 Bed Rent	$1,450	$1,450
3 Bed Rent	$1,900	$1,980
4 Bed Rent	$2,500	$2,500

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

11.3%

2 Bedrooms

64.8%

3 Bedrooms

14.3%

4 Bedrooms

3.2%

5+ Bedrooms

6.3%

Property Listings — Shavertown, PA

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Shavertown, PA is 44. This is a increase of 50.0% 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 33.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$425,000	16.0%
Listing Count	12	-18.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	-18.0%
Days on Market	44	50.0%

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Demographics — Shavertown, PA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Shavertown, PA has a population of 9,060, which has increased by 4.8% over the past 5 years. Shavertown, PA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 17.7% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 50.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 12.8% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	9,060	4.8%
% Under 18	17.7%	-14.1%
% Seniors	22.3%	23.2%
% WFH	12.8%	412.0%
% w/ College Degree	50.0%	22.9%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Shavertown, PA is a predominantly white area, with 93.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Shavertown, PA is black, making up 2.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.0% of the population in Shavertown, PA, and this percentage has increased by 25.0% 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	93.0%	-1.8%
% Black	2.3%	76.9%
% Hispanic	2.0%	122.2%
% Asian	1.7%	-39.3%
% Foreign Born	4.0%	25.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Shavertown, PA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 187 mortgage originations in Shavertown, PA, of which 86.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 58.0%, with 22.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Shavertown, PA. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	187
% Conventional Loans	86.0%
% Government Loans	14.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	8.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Shavertown, PA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Shavertown, PA under the Section 8 program is 0.7%. 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. 1-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Shavertown, PA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	120
Total Units Section 8	4
% Rentals under Section 8	0.7%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$100	$900	$1,000
2 Bedroom	-$240	$1,450	$1,210
3 Bedroom	-$320	$1,900	$1,580
4 Bedroom	-$780	$2,500	$1,720

Shavertown, PA—18708

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Shavertown, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Shavertown, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Shavertown, PA

Demographics — Shavertown, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Shavertown, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Shavertown, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Shavertown, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Shavertown, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.8
Median Home Price	$299,000
Median Household Income	$95,500

Shavertown, PA—18708

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Shavertown, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Shavertown, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Shavertown, PA

Demographics — Shavertown, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Shavertown, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Shavertown, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Shavertown, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Shavertown, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Plymouth, PA

Dallas, PA

Luzerne, PA

Kingston, PA

Wyoming, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

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