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The 12 months ending September 30, 2026
Two hundred and four homes sold in ZIP 17815 in the twelve months from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The median sale price was $285,000, compared with $265,000 across 183 sales in the same twelve months a year earlier. (Source: FlexMLS, ZIP 17815, residential closed sales, October 2025 through September 2026, pulled October 1, 2026.) Some September 2026 sales may not be recorded yet, so any figure in this update that includes September 2026 may change. These figures reflect FlexMLS as of October 1, 2026.
We report Bloomsburg on a twelve-month window because the mix of sales in the latest quarter shifted. Of the 61 sales recorded so far from July through September 2026, 43 percent closed at $350,000 or more, against 17 percent of the 48 sales in the same three months a year earlier. The 2026 count and share may change as late September sales are recorded, and the longer window is the steadier read. (Source: FlexMLS, ZIP 17815, residential closed sales, July through September 2026 compared with July through September 2025, as recorded October 1, 2026.)
Half of the 204 homes sold over the twelve months spent 15 days or less on the market, a figure that may shift as late September sales are recorded, and the median home sold for 100 percent of its final asking price. The ZIP code carried an average of 36 homes for sale a month over the twelve months, which works out to about 2.1 months of supply. (Source: FlexMLS, ZIP 17815, residential closed sales and monthly active listings, October 2025 through September 2026, as recorded October 1, 2026.)
Priced to Sell or Priced to Sit
The headline number hides the more useful story. At the fast and slow ends, Bloomsburg's past twelve months looked like two different markets. One hundred and one homes spent two weeks or less on the market, at a median of 5 days, and not one of them finished with a list price below where it started. The median home in that group closed at 100 percent of the price it first asked. A separate group of 30 homes sat for 90 days or more, at a median of 119 days. Eighty-seven percent of that group finished with a list price below where it started, and the median home in that group closed at 91 percent of what it originally asked. Homes that spent 15 to 89 days on the market fall in neither group, and the counts and shares in each group may change as late September sales are recorded. (Source: FlexMLS, ZIP 17815, residential closed sales, October 2025 through September 2026, as recorded October 1, 2026.)
Measured against the final asking price, the two groups are close, at a median of 100 percent and 97 percent, because a home that has come down in price sells close to its reduced number. The gap is much wider against the original asking price, at a median of 100 percent and 91 percent, and that is the comparison a seller is actually making. Where the two groups differ is what happened after they listed: none of the homes that sold quickly finished with a list price below its original, while 26 of the 30 slow sellers did.
The Missing Half
In the twelve months ending June 2019, ZIP 17815 carried an average of 81 homes for sale each month. From October 2025 through September 2026 it averaged 36. Sales over the same comparison went from 232 a year to 204, a count that may rise as late September sales are recorded. (Source: FlexMLS, ZIP 17815, residential, July 2018 through June 2019 and October 2025 through September 2026, as recorded October 1, 2026.)
Both periods cover a full twelve months, so the drop is not a seasonal effect. With fewer homes for sale, each listing competes with fewer others.
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LIVING IN BLOOMSBURG
Why Bloomsburg Is One of Central PA’s Best Kept Secrets
Bloomsburg is the only incorporated town in Pennsylvania, and that distinction hints at what makes it special. Nestled along the Susquehanna River in the heart of Columbia County, Bloomsburg offers the walkability and character of a small college town with easy access to the natural beauty of the Endless Mountains.
Home to Commonwealth University (formerly Bloomsburg University), the town has a steady energy that keeps Main Street restaurants, shops, and coffee spots thriving year-round. The annual Bloomsburg Fair — the largest in Pennsylvania — draws visitors from across the region every fall, but locals know the real draw is the everyday quality of life.
Families are served by the Bloomsburg Area School District, with Central Columbia and Southern Columbia nearby for those looking just outside town.
Bloomsburg is within a 20-minute drive of Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, one of the region’s largest employers. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Susquehanna offers fishing and kayaking, while state gamelands and Ricketts Glen State Park are a short drive for hiking and waterfalls.
The commute to Williamsport is about 45 minutes, and I-80 access makes Bloomsburg a reasonable base for commuters heading east toward the Lehigh Valley or west toward State College.
The housing market ranges from historic homes near Town Park to newer construction on the outskirts, with price points that remain accessible compared to larger metro areas. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, an investor drawn to the rental market near the university, or a family looking for a community with character, Bloomsburg delivers.
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New to the area? Our Bloomsburg relocation guide covers neighborhoods, schools, major employers, utilities, and everything else you need to know before moving to Columbia County — written for buyers coming from outside the area.
Curious where the market stands right now? Our Bloomsburg market data page is updated monthly with median sale prices, days on market, absorption rate, and list-to-sale ratios for ZIP 17815 — straight from the local MLS.
Want to know what everyday life is like here? Our Bloomsburg community guide covers neighborhoods, schools, restaurants, parks, and local events, so you can get a feel for the area before you ever schedule a showing.
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