Wyoming County, Pennsylvania: What It Costs to Buy a Home
The median home in Wyoming County is worth $205,600, property taxes on it run about $2,763 a year (1.34%), the FHA loan limit is $541,287, and closing on it means about $2,056 in transfer tax plus $1,629 in title insurance. Each number below opens its own page with the source and a calculator.
| Median home value | $205,600 | Title insurance at this price → |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxes (median paid) | $2,763 a year, 1.34% of value | Property tax page → |
| FHA loan limit (1 unit) | $541,287 | Loan limits page → |
| Conforming loan limit (1 unit) | $832,750 | Loan limits page → |
| Transfer tax on the median home | $2,056 | Pennsylvania transfer tax page → |
| Title insurance on the median home | $1,629 owner's + $0 lender's | Title insurance page → |
| Closing costs from these items | $3,685 | Closing costs page → |
| Area median income (HUD, family of 4) | $92,400; low-income limit $73,600 | Income limits page → |
Frequently asked questions
How much do homes cost in Wyoming County?
The median owner-occupied home in Wyoming County is valued at $205,600, per U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units).
How much are property taxes in Wyoming County?
The median Wyoming County homeowner pays $2,763 a year in real estate taxes, about 1.34% of the median home value ($2,759 for homes with a mortgage), per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What is the FHA loan limit in Wyoming County?
$541,287 for a one-unit home in 2026 (the national floor), per HUD; the conforming limit for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans is $832,750, per FHFA.
What does it cost to close on a home in Wyoming County?
On the $205,600 median home: transfer tax $2,056, title insurance $1,629 for both policies, about $3,685 for those items before lender fees, prepaid taxes and insurance.
What is the area median income in Wyoming County?
HUD's FY 2026 median family income for Wyoming County (Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA MSA) is $92,400. A family of four counts as low income below $73,600 under HUD's 80% tier (adjusted for local housing costs, so it can sit above 80% of the median), which is the line many first-time buyer assistance programs use.
Nearby Pennsylvania counties
- Washington County $220,600
- Wayne County $228,200
- Westmoreland County $193,100
- York County $235,000
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25103 (median real estate taxes paid)
- HUD, FHA forward mortgage loan limits for calendar year 2026 (CHUMS county limits file, Mortgagee Letter 2025-23)
- FHFA, conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired in calendar year 2026, by county
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
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