Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 117,606 ↑ 0.2% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $58,082 22% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $162,700 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% |
| Median Age | 37.4 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 11.8% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 159 transactions |
| Active Listings | 200 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 199 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $12,174 |
| Recent Sales | 119 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 208 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 13.21 acres |
| Active Listings | 71 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 1.03 | $18,000 | $17,476 | 299 Fox Mew | Lake Ariel |
| Feb 2026 | 3.45 | $43,000 | $12,464 | Berry Hill Rd | Lakeville |
| Feb 2026 | 22.40 | $150,000 | $6,698 | 0 Harris Rd | Susquehanna |
| Feb 2026 | 5.50 | $58,000 | $10,545 | Star Pond Rd | Susquehanna |
| Feb 2026 | 99.00 | $250,000 | $2,525 | Stockport Turnpike & Como Rd | Lake Como |
| Feb 2026 | 36.98 | $200,000 | $5,408 | 0 Whitmore Rd | Damascus |
| Feb 2026 | 2.30 | $35,000 | $15,217 | Slater Rd | Beach Lake |
| Feb 2026 | 4.45 | $65,000 | $14,607 | 224 Cribbs Rd | Pleasant Mount |
| Jan 2026 | 4.01 | $90,000 | $22,444 | 65 Mane St | Equinunk |
| Jan 2026 | 2.00 | $65,000 | $32,500 | Ojibway Dr | Lakeville |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 2.50 | $30,000 | $12,000 | 109 Gilbralter Dr | Newfoundland |
| Dec 2025 | 1.02 | $110,000 | $107,843 | 23 Salem Park Ln | Lake Ariel |
| Dec 2025 | 1.21 | $19,900 | $16,446 | Slish Rd | Honesdale |
| Dec 2025 | 3.00 | $79,000 | $26,333 | 94 Stone Arch Rd | Damascus |
| Dec 2025 | 1.27 | $5,000 | $3,937 | LOT 103 Greensward | Newfoundland |
| Dec 2025 | 1.02 | $5,000 | $4,902 | LOT 107 Greensward | Newfoundland |
| Dec 2025 | 1.37 | $10,000 | $7,299 | Lots 89 93 Greensward | Newfoundland |
| Nov 2025 | 4.75 | $40,000 | $8,421 | 445 Sterling Rd | Newfoundland |
| Nov 2025 | 1.06 | $28,000 | $26,415 | 27 Westerly Rise | Hawley |
| Nov 2025 | 3.00 | $22,500 | $7,500 | Dyberry Dr | Honesdale |
| Nov 2025 | 2.28 | $132,500 | $58,114 | N Briar Hl | Lakeville |
| Nov 2025 | 9.63 | $80,000 | $8,307 | River Rd | Damascus |
| Nov 2025 | 13.06 | $152,500 | $11,677 | 52 Robbs Rd | Damascus |
| Nov 2025 | 17.02 | $125,000 | $7,344 | 330 Wescott Rd | Tyler Hill |
| Nov 2025 | 197.10 | $370,800 | $1,881 | Pond Rd | Hamlin |
| Oct 2025 | 43.44 | $210,000 | $4,834 | Grange Rd | Honesdale |
| Oct 2025 | 2.25 | $97,000 | $43,111 | Maplewood | Lake Ariel |
| Oct 2025 | 12.50 | $54,900 | $4,392 | 0 Forest St | Honesdale |
| Oct 2025 | 2.30 | $46,500 | $20,217 | LOT 23 Edna Ln | Honesdale |
| Oct 2025 | 30.10 | $108,500 | $3,605 | 0 Canfield Rd | Damascus |
| Oct 2025 | 2.03 | $38,000 | $18,719 | LOT 5 Riverfront Way | Gouldsboro |
| Oct 2025 | 5.81 | $332,500 | $57,229 | Clemen U Muller St | Beach Lake |
| Oct 2025 | 1.71 | $90,000 | $52,632 | 641 Spring Hill Rd | Moscow |
| Oct 2025 | 10.69 | $80,000 | $7,484 | Fork Mountain Rd | Equinunk |
| Oct 2025 | 3.23 | $30,000 | $9,288 | Maple Grove Rd | Moscow |
| Oct 2025 | 3.23 | $30,000 | $9,288 | Maple Ln | Newfoundland |
| Oct 2025 | 6.19 | $88,000 | $14,216 | Spewak Rd | Waymart |
| Oct 2025 | 7.05 | $156,000 | $22,128 | 55 Peterson Rd | Pleasant Mount |
| Oct 2025 | 2.05 | $28,000 | $13,659 | 996 Rosengrant Rd | Lake Ariel |
| Oct 2025 | 18.40 | $90,000 | $4,891 | 3 Canfield Rd | Tyler Hill |
| Oct 2025 | 2.39 | $25,000 | $10,460 | Lots 3 & 4 Manley Dr | Hawley |
| Sep 2025 | 9.29 | $95,000 | $10,226 | Owego Tpke | Hawley |
| Sep 2025 | 16.79 | $240,000 | $14,294 | Hinds & Mican Rd | Waymart |
| Sep 2025 | 3.81 | $41,000 | $10,761 | Steep Hill Rd | Beach Lake |
| Sep 2025 | 1.82 | $29,500 | $16,209 | 26 Lehigh River Ct | Gouldsboro |
| Sep 2025 | 2.00 | $105,000 | $52,500 | Scott Center Rd | Starrucca |
| Sep 2025 | 5.54 | $55,000 | $9,928 | 18 Fern Dr | Hawley |
| Sep 2025 | 5.54 | $55,000 | $9,928 | 19 Fern Dr | Hawley |
| Sep 2025 | 11.50 | $130,000 | $11,304 | Golf Hill Rd | Honesdale |
| Sep 2025 | 11.50 | $75,500 | $6,565 | 4 Canfield Rd | Damascus |
| Sep 2025 | 4.43 | $89,900 | $20,293 | Crane Rd | Lakeville |
| Sep 2025 | 1.50 | $37,000 | $24,667 | LOT 130 Hemlock Ct | Gouldsboro |
| Sep 2025 | 100.85 | $220,000 | $2,181 | Creamton Dr | Lakewood |
| Aug 2025 | 1.00 | $2,500 | $2,500 | 24 Laurel Dr | Honesdale |
| Aug 2025 | 2.49 | $27,000 | $10,843 | Wheeler Rd | Newfoundland |
| Aug 2025 | 2.49 | $27,000 | $10,843 | Wheeler Rd | Moscow |
| Aug 2025 | 7.59 | $50,000 | $6,588 | 0 Edgewood Ln | Beach Lake |
| Aug 2025 | 1.35 | $22,000 | $16,296 | Lehigh River Ct | Gouldsboro |
| Aug 2025 | 10.00 | $110,000 | $11,000 | 492 Chicopee Rd | Equinunk |
| Aug 2025 | 3.20 | $47,500 | $14,844 | 14 Rocky View Dr | Hawley |
| Aug 2025 | 78.90 | $615,000 | $7,795 | Gilpin Rd | Newfoundland |
| Aug 2025 | 2.82 | $32,000 | $11,348 | 165 Highland Trl | Pleasant Mount |
| Aug 2025 | 1.65 | $28,000 | $16,970 | 2 Highway 370 | Poyntelle |
| Aug 2025 | 3.50 | $44,000 | $12,571 | 23 Deighton Rd | Damascus |
| Aug 2025 | 15.32 | $150,000 | $9,791 | Zion Rd | Newfoundland |
| Aug 2025 | 55.00 | $375,000 | $6,818 | 2420 Maplewood Rd | Lake Ariel |
| Aug 2025 | 10.55 | $436,000 | $41,327 | Main St | Gouldsboro |
| Aug 2025 | 3.97 | $60,000 | $15,113 | 45 Gardner Rd | Newfoundland |
| Jul 2025 | 2.84 | $67,000 | $23,592 | 18 Riverfront Way | Gouldsboro |
| Jul 2025 | 10.10 | $105,000 | $10,396 | 88 Cemetery Rd | Damascus |
| Jul 2025 | 2.04 | $31,000 | $15,196 | 1 Highway 370 | Poyntelle |
| Jul 2025 | 7.09 | $100,555 | $14,183 | Delaware Dr | Damascus |
| Jul 2025 | 35.05 | $200,500 | $5,720 | Creamton Dr | Lake Como |
| Jul 2025 | 2.03 | $70,000 | $34,483 | Pine Mill Rd | Equinunk |
| Jul 2025 | 10.75 | $115,000 | $10,698 | 70 Cemetery Rd | Damascus |
| Jul 2025 | 4.13 | $100,000 | $24,213 | Milanville Rd | Beach Lake |
| Jul 2025 | 2.55 | $229,000 | $89,804 | 1312 Dewberry Dr | Hawley |
| Jul 2025 | 1.17 | $9,000 | $7,692 | 36 Slifko Rd | Hawley |
| Jul 2025 | 14.75 | $245,000 | $16,610 | 28 Trinity Mews | Honesdale |
| Jun 2025 | 1.40 | $37,500 | $26,786 | Owego Tpke | Honesdale |
| Jun 2025 | 2.13 | $25,600 | $12,019 | 80 Cherokee Dr | Honesdale |
| Jun 2025 | 3.53 | $55,000 | $15,581 | Hirshorn Dr | Newfoundland |
| Jun 2025 | 2.41 | $56,500 | $23,444 | 1013 Wintergreen Ct | Hawley |
| Jun 2025 | 2.10 | $125,000 | $59,524 | 338 Layton Rd | Equinunk |
| Jun 2025 | 2.15 | $25,000 | $11,628 | 4 Elm Ter | Moscow |
| Jun 2025 | 11.71 | $131,000 | $11,187 | 468 Bidwell Hill Rd | Lake Ariel |
| Jun 2025 | 1.17 | $35,000 | $29,915 | LOT 7 Riverfront Way | Gouldsboro |
| May 2025 | 3.84 | $37,000 | $9,635 | 212C Dixon Valley Rd | Pleasant Mount |
| May 2025 | 5.30 | $32,000 | $6,038 | Route 196 Easton Tpke | Lake Ariel |
| May 2025 | 25.67 | $185,000 | $7,207 | 55 Bunnell Pond Rd | Honesdale |
| May 2025 | 16.02 | $225,000 | $14,045 | Swamp Brook Rd | Hawley |
| May 2025 | 65.00 | $310,000 | $4,769 | Hellmers Hill Rd | Equinunk |
| May 2025 | 3.39 | $72,500 | $21,386 | 4139D River Rd | Equinunk |
| May 2025 | 2.49 | $47,500 | $19,076 | 3 Spruce St | Hawley |
| May 2025 | 2.58 | $55,000 | $21,318 | 776 Maplewood Rd | Lake Ariel |
| May 2025 | 7.17 | $95,000 | $13,250 | 18R Deer Laurel Estate Rd | Lake Ariel |
| Apr 2025 | 1.20 | $23,000 | $19,167 | 23 Laurel Dr | Honesdale |
| Apr 2025 | 2.57 | $36,500 | $14,202 | 1 White Birch Ln | Hawley |
| Apr 2025 | 2.68 | $85,000 | $31,716 | Route 6 | Honesdale |
| Apr 2025 | 1.20 | $49,900 | $41,583 | 39 Hill Top Dr | Honesdale |
| Apr 2025 | 2.01 | $35,000 | $17,413 | LOT 12 Purdytown Tpke | Lakeville |
| Apr 2025 | 6.00 | $64,000 | $10,667 | Turner Ct | Pleasant Mount |
| Apr 2025 | 38.95 | $255,000 | $6,547 | Elk Lake Dr | Waymart |
| Apr 2025 | 5.00 | $83,000 | $16,600 | 0 Sweetbriar Ln | Equinunk |
| Apr 2025 | 196.05 | $451,000 | $2,300 | 732 Winterdale Rd | Starlight |
| Apr 2025 | 9.30 | $122,000 | $13,118 | 202 Ridge Lake Dr | Honesdale |
| Apr 2025 | 7.00 | $48,000 | $6,857 | 77 King Hill Rd | Starrucca |
| Apr 2025 | 5.00 | $98,000 | $19,600 | 37 Ridgewood Ln | Equinunk |
| Apr 2025 | 12.83 | $70,000 | $5,456 | Creamton Dr | Waymart |
| Apr 2025 | 3.20 | $200,000 | $62,500 | Electric St | Hawley |
| Apr 2025 | 1.43 | $21,000 | $14,685 | 52 Riverfront Way | Gouldsboro |
| Apr 2025 | 2.30 | $28,000 | $12,174 | 3 N Briar Hill Rd | Lakeville |
| Apr 2025 | 3.54 | $40,500 | $11,441 | Beach Lake Hwy | Beach Lake |
| Mar 2025 | 2.02 | $59,000 | $29,208 | 8 Moonbeam Circle | Hawley |
| Mar 2025 | 2.03 | $57,500 | $28,325 | 12 Moonbeam Cir | Hawley |
| Mar 2025 | 28.84 | $255,000 | $8,842 | 0 Creamton Dr | Honesdale |
| Mar 2025 | 6.00 | $25,000 | $4,167 | Long River Rd | Newfoundland |
| Mar 2025 | 7.41 | $35,000 | $4,723 | John Davis Rd | Milanville |
| Mar 2025 | 6.20 | $75,000 | $12,097 | 0B Creamton Dr | Lake Como |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $12,000 |
| Recent Sales | 40 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 103 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.41 acres |
| Active Listings | 129 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 0.32 | $10,000 | 14 Wildwood Ct W | Lake Ariel |
| Mar 2026 | 0.76 | $15,000 | 144 Gemini Mews | Lake Ariel |
| Mar 2026 | 0.25 | $35,000 | 256 Erie St | Honesdale |
| Feb 2026 | 0.40 | $3,500 | 67 Rockway Rd | Lake Ariel |
| Feb 2026 | 0.38 | $6,000 | 2093 Glenwood Ln | Lake Ariel |
| Feb 2026 | 0.54 | $6,000 | 260 Chestnuthill Dr | Lake Ariel |
| Feb 2026 | 0.56 | $82,000 | 16 Fern Ln | Gouldsboro |
| Feb 2026 | 0.28 | $30,000 | 20 Mustang Rd | Lake Ariel |
| Jan 2026 | 0.37 | $8,000 | 344 N Gate Rd | Lake Ariel |
| Jan 2026 | 0.48 | $10,000 | 29 Old Silver Mine Trl | Gouldsboro |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 0.26 | $16,500 | 0 Sunny Slope Dr | Lake Ariel |
| Jan 2026 | 0.44 | $12,000 | 644 Lakeview Dr E | Lake Ariel |
| Jan 2026 | 0.39 | $12,000 | 150 Windemere Ln | Lake Ariel |
| Dec 2025 | 0.41 | $3,700 | 33 Northgate Ct | Lake Ariel |
| Dec 2025 | 0.41 | $900 | Fountain Dr | Newfoundland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.52 | $33,000 | 33 Crestview Rd | Lake Ariel |
| Dec 2025 | 0.34 | $6,500 | 68 Westwood Dr | Lake Ariel |
| Dec 2025 | 0.59 | $3,000 | LOT 218 State Park Rd | Gouldsboro |
| Dec 2025 | 0.29 | $9,000 | 41 Birch Ln | Gouldsboro |
| Nov 2025 | 0.30 | $16,000 | 3 Cypress Ct | Lake Ariel |
| Nov 2025 | 0.29 | $3,600 | 3 Edgehill Rd | Newfoundland |
| Nov 2025 | 0.31 | $26,000 | 75 Beaver Lake Dr | Lake Ariel |
| Nov 2025 | 0.37 | $10,500 | 8 Grandview Ct | Lake Ariel |
| Nov 2025 | 0.26 | $22,500 | 1 Crazy Papoose Trl | Gouldsboro |
| Oct 2025 | 0.67 | $16,000 | 72 Hamlin Hwy | Moscow |
| Oct 2025 | 0.43 | $28,000 | Mountain Road & McKinney Rd | Lake Ariel |
| Oct 2025 | 0.47 | $5,000 | 547 White Tail Ln | Lake Ariel |
| Oct 2025 | 0.34 | $350,000 | 409 Lakeview Ct | Lake Ariel |
| Oct 2025 | 0.14 | $3,300 | 639 Bear Rock Rd | Lake Ariel |
| Oct 2025 | 0.34 | $10,000 | 83 Brookfield Rd | Lake Ariel |
| Oct 2025 | 0.34 | $10,000 | 79 Brookfield Rd | Lake Ariel |
| Oct 2025 | 0.54 | $32,500 | Lots 2&3 Iroquois Path | Gouldsboro |
| Oct 2025 | 0.40 | $15,424 | LOT 394 Snowshoe Cir | Lake Ariel |
| Sep 2025 | 0.29 | $21,000 | 10 Oakland Ln | Lake Ariel |
| Sep 2025 | 0.35 | $8,000 | 28 Cedar Dr | Lake Ariel |
| Sep 2025 | 0.41 | $10,500 | LOT 722 Bear Tree Rd | Lake Ariel |
| Sep 2025 | 0.53 | $15,000 | C/8 Bald Eagle And Campfire | Gouldsboro |
| Sep 2025 | 0.53 | $15,000 | Bald Eagle And Campfire | Gouldsboro |
| Sep 2025 | 0.82 | $10,000 | 17 Navajo Path | Gouldsboro |
| Sep 2025 | 0.45 | $17,000 | 172 Chestnuthill Dr | Lake Ariel |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 51,189 |
| Population (2020) | 51,155 |
| Population Growth | 0.07% |
| Median Household Income | $62,182 |
| Median Home Value | $228,200 |
| Total Housing Units | 32,054 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 11,740 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 36.6% |
| Median Age | 48.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 4,990 (9.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 4.2% |
Market Overview
Wayne County, Pennsylvania has a population of 51,189, which has grown 0.07% since 2020. The median household income is $62,182, below the national median of $74,580 by 16.6%. With a median home value of $228,200 and an unemployment rate of 4.2%, the local economy is moderate. The housing vacancy rate of 36.6% suggests soft market conditions. As part of Pennsylvania, Wayne County benefits from the state's growing interest in vacant land investment. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $12,174 per acre, with properties averaging 13.20 acres. There are currently 200 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Wayne County, Pennsylvania?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Wayne County has a population of 51,189. The county has grown 0.07% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Wayne County?
The median household income in Wayne County is $62,182, which is 16.6% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Wayne County growing or shrinking?
Wayne County is growing. The population has increased 0.07% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Wayne County?
The median home value in Wayne County is $228,200. The housing vacancy rate is 36.6%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, indicating a moderate local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $12,174 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $10,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Wayne County, Pennsylvania?
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Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.