Description of the Indicator
This indicator shows the distribution of homes built according to their construction years.
Why is it important?
Recognizing the supply of homes built by year, within the region and statewide, informs urban planning, housing demand assessment, and new infrastructure plans.
How is the region performing?
A plurality of homes in Northeastern Pennsylvania were built before 1940. Of the 100,177 housing units within Lackawanna County, only 574 (0.6 percent) were built in 2020 or later, and 4,360 (4.4 percent) were built after 2010. Within Luzerne County, 849 homes (0.6 percent) were built in 2020 or later, and 5,387 (3.6 percent) were built after 2010. There were 215 (0.7 percent) new homes built in Wayne County in 2020 or later, and 1,735 (5.4 percent) new homes built since 2010. Wyoming County reported 74 (0.6 percent) homes being built in 2020 or later, and 639 (five percent) since 2010.