Real Estate Investing in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 23,076 • Lackawanna County

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Should you buy in Clarks Summit, PA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (75/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

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CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.9% 5yr CAGR

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.95% as of Sep 17 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $348,953
Avg Monthly Rent $1,895
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Clarks Summit Real Estate

Clarks Summit, PA covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are thin — this is not a market to enter casually.

The investment case for Clarks Summit is difficult to make on screen data alone. better suited elsewhere for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

Market conditions in Clarks Summit are tepid. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Clarks Summit a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$348,953
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,895
1% Rule
✗ Below
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🎓 Colleges & Universities in Clarks Summit

1 College 558 Students
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Clarks Summit University
4-Year Private · 558 students

ZIP Codes in Clarks Summit, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clarks Summit, PA

Is Clarks Summit, PA better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

The best-fit strategy in Clarks Summit, PA is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

Does a duplex house hack pencil in Clarks Summit, PA?

House hacking in Clarks Summit, PA is reasonable to execute. Prices around $349K and rents of $1,895/mo solid owner-occupant economics.

How much is rent in Clarks Summit, PA?

Average rent in Clarks Summit, PA is approximately $1,895/mo per month. Against $349K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

What is the median home value in Clarks Summit, PA?

Clarks Summit, PA home values average about $349K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $1,895/mo in monthly income.

How does Clarks Summit, PA rate as a rental market?

Our data puts Clarks Summit, PA at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $349K and rents around $1,895/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

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