Median home value in zip code 18705 (Wilkes-Barre, PA) is $178,699, up 3.9% year over year. Part of the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metropolitan area.

Home Value$178,699

YoY Change

+3.9%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$35,740 on $178,699

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Affordable20.1% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$1,256

P/I20.1%

Afford$249K

Room+$70K

P&I $904Tax $235Ins $117

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

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