How much are pears this week?
Supermarket flyers across the U.S., week of October 23, 2026, from USDA
In this week’s supermarket flyers across the U.S., pears are on sale for $1.71/lb on average, 5% below usual for late October. Pears are in season now. They’re usually cheapest in May, September and October.
$1.71/lb
Typical price
New-crop Bartlett, Anjou and Bosc from the Pacific Northwest.5% below usual for late October. In season. On sale in 5,107 stores, more than usual.
When to buy
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Price | $1.84 | $1.87 | $1.96 | $1.97 | $1.78 | $1.93 | $1.99 | $1.88 | $1.81 | $1.79 | $1.89 | $1.86 |
- Quality nowExcellent. New-crop Bartlett, Anjou and Bosc from the Pacific Northwest.
- Best qualityAugust, September, October, November and December
- Usually cheapestMay, September and October
- Most often on saleSeptember, October and December
The past year
Average sale price/lbUsual range for the time of year
Questions shoppers ask
How much do pears cost at the grocery store?
In this week’s supermarket flyers across the U.S., pears are on sale for $1.71/lb on average, 5% below usual for late October.
Are pears in season right now?
Pears are in season now.
When are pears cheapest?
In past years, supermarket sale prices for pears were lowest in May, September and October, and they were most often on sale in September, October and December.