Taylor, PA 18517 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Taylor, PA—18517

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$215,000

4.6% YoY Growth

Household Income

$71,000

55.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

53.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.2%

Median Rent

$1,800

63.0% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$995

4.7% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,800

79.0% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,300

0.8% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Taylor, PA

As of May '26, the median home price in Taylor, PA is $215,000, with a year-over-year change of -4.6%. This indicates that home prices in Taylor, PA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.2%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$215,000	-4.6%
Single Family	$215,000	-5.3%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Taylor, PA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Taylor, PA is $1,630, with a year-over-year rent change of 63.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Taylor, PA is 1-bedrooms: $995, 2-bedrooms: $1,790, 3-bedrooms: $1,310. The most common rental property sizes in Taylor, PA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 38.8% and 29.9% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,800	$1,630
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$995	$995
2 Bed Rent	$1,800	$1,790
3 Bed Rent	$1,300	$1,310
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

10.1%

2 Bedrooms

29.9%

3 Bedrooms

38.8%

4 Bedrooms

16.2%

5+ Bedrooms

5.1%

Property Listings — Taylor, PA

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Taylor, PA is 42. This is a decrease of -53.0% 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 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$342,000	-6.0%
Listing Count	6	24.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	24.0%
Days on Market	42	-53.0%

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Demographics — Taylor, PA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Taylor, PA has a population of 5,190, which has decreased by -2.1% over the past 5 years. Taylor, PA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 19.4% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 21.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.8% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	5,190	-2.1%
% Under 18	19.4%	8.4%
% Seniors	21.6%	-1.8%
% WFH	9.8%	2,350.0%
% w/ College Degree	21.8%	-1.8%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Taylor, PA is a predominantly white area, with 77.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 11.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Taylor, PA is hispanic, making up 14.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.0% of the population in Taylor, 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	77.5%	-11.8%
% Black	3.5%	1,650.0%
% Hispanic	14.4%	50.0%
% Asian	2.3%	130.0%
% Foreign Born	3.0%	25.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Taylor, PA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 81 mortgage originations in Taylor, PA, of which 74.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 65.0%, with 33.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Taylor, PA. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	81
% Conventional Loans	74.0%
% Government Loans	26.0%
% Investor Loans	5.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	10.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Taylor, PA

Taylor, PA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	73
Total Units Section 8	51
% Rentals under Section 8	10.1%
% Occupied Section 8	84.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$45	$995	$950
2 Bedroom	-$650	$1,800	$1,150
3 Bedroom	$200	$1,300	$1,500
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,630

Taylor, PA—18517

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Taylor, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Taylor, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Taylor, PA

Demographics — Taylor, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Taylor, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Taylor, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Taylor, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Taylor, 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	$215,000
Median Household Income	$71,000

Taylor, PA—18517

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Taylor, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Taylor, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Taylor, PA

Demographics — Taylor, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Taylor, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Taylor, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Taylor, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Taylor, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Scranton, PA

Old Forge, PA

Scranton, PA

Moosic, PA

Dupont, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

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