Median home value in zip code 18436 (Lake Ariel, PA) is $299,782, up 3.5% year over year. Part of the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metropolitan area.

Home Value$299,782

YoY Change

+3.5%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$59,956 on $299,782

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Stretch32.4% of income

Above 28% but manageable with cuts.

PITI$2,027

P/I32.4%

Afford$259K

Gap-$41K

P&I $1,516Tax $395Ins $117

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + PA ins. 28% per HUD.

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18436 is part of the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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