How much do homeowners pay a month in Wilkes-Barre, PA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Wilkes-Barre, PA pay a median of $1,272 (±$74) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $559 (±$29).
51.5% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Wilkes-Barre, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,019 in 2015–2019 to $1,272 in 2020–2024 (+24.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,272 (±$74)
- Without a mortgage
- $559 (±$29)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 51.5%
Monthly owner costs in Wilkes-Barre
| Wilkes-Barre | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,272 (±$74) | $1,475 (±$25) | $1,762 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $559 (±$29) | $623 (±$11) | $644 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 51.5% (±3.5 points) | 53.7% (±1.2 points) | 58.0% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,083 (±$161) | $2,530 (±$47) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Wilkes-Barre, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Luzerne County ($1,475).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($1,762).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre ranks 58 of 76 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 1783 of 2,539.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Wilkes-Barre have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,019 (±$50) | $1,272 (±$74) | +24.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,746 (±$79) | $2,083 (±$161) | +19.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $75,100 (±$2,378) | $117,200 (±$5,329) | +56.1% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Wilkes-Barre
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes-Barre | — | $1,272 (±$74) | — |
| Wilkes-Barre Township | 1.2 mi | $1,217 (±$314) | Not measurably different |
| Georgetown (community) | 1.4 mi | $1,241 (±$392) | Not measurably different |
| Kingston | 1.4 mi | $1,506 (±$114) | Higher |
| Edwardsville | 2.0 mi | $1,077 (±$315) | Not measurably different |
| Forty Fort | 2.3 mi | $1,361 (±$161) | Not measurably different |
| Plains | 2.4 mi | $1,324 (±$166) | Not measurably different |
| Laurel Run | 2.5 mi | $1,141 (±$399) | Not measurably different |
| Pringle | 2.5 mi | $1,130 (±$84) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pringle, PA ($1,130).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kingston, PA ($1,506).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Luzerne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Avoca | $1,341 (±$71) |
| 53 (tie) | Hazleton | $1,328 (±$136) |
| 53 (tie) | Union Township (Luzerne County) | $1,328 (±$146) |
| 55 | West Wyoming | $1,313 (±$113) |
| 56 | Warrior Run | $1,310 (±$107) |
| 57 | Ashley | $1,301 (±$272) |
| 58 | Wilkes-Barre | $1,272 (±$74) |
| 59 | Nescopeck | $1,255 (±$195) |
| 60 | Conyngham Township (Luzerne County) | $1,238 (±$200) |
| 61 | Dupont | $1,228 (±$117) |
| 62 (tie) | West Hazleton | $1,217 (±$133) |
| 62 (tie) | Wilkes-Barre Township | $1,217 (±$314) |
| 64 | Newport Township | $1,200 (±$176) |
Showing 13 of 76 places in Luzerne County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Wilkes-Barre
What is the average mortgage payment in Wilkes-Barre?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Wilkes-Barre, PA is $1,272 (±$74) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Wilkes-Barre?
Owners without a mortgage in Wilkes-Barre pay a median of $559 (±$29) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Wilkes-Barre gone up?
In Wilkes-Barre, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,019 in 2015–2019 to $1,272 in 2020–2024 (+24.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilkes-Barre city, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilkes-Barre city, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilkes-Barre city, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilkes-Barre city, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilkes-Barre city, Pennsylvania
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Wilkes-Barre city, Pennsylvania (place:85152, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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