Is Dauphin County, PA a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Housing Market Conditions
Neutral
Market
Seller's
Market
Buyer's
Market
Difference Since May 2023
Since last year, Dauphin County has remained a Seller's Market.
Housing Prices in Dauphin County, PA
How much do homes in Dauphin County, PA cost?
Median Sold Price
$234,985
$139/sqft
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.
Difference Since May 2023
Summary: The median home sold price in Dauphin County was $234,985 in May 2024, up 6.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $139.
Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | May 2023 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
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1 Bedroom | $143K | $125K | -12.6% |
2 Bedrooms | $185K | $199.5K | +7.9% |
3 Bedrooms | $215.4K | $235.1K | +9.2% |
4 Bedrooms | $296.5K | $291.7K | -1.6% |
5+ Bedrooms | $224K | $255.5K | +14.1% |
Summary: Dauphin County housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 12.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.2%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 14.1%.
Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties
Perry County | $229.4K | $251K | +9.4% |
Lebanon County | $248.3K | $266.7K | +7.4% |
Dauphin County | $219.9K | $234.9K | +6.8% |
Cumberland County | $281.8K | $300.5K | +6.7% |
Juniata County | $187.5K | $189K | +0.8% |
Housing Supply in Dauphin County, PA
How many homes are available in Dauphin County, PA?
Number of Homes For Sale
Apr 2024 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
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745 | 832 | +11.7% |
Summary: The Dauphin County real estate market had 832 homes for sale in May 2024, a 11.7% increase compared to April 2024.
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Apr 2024 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
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1 Bedroom | 5 | 5 | 0.0% |
2 Bedrooms | 97 | 91 | -6.2% |
3 Bedrooms | 363 | 411 | +13.2% |
4 Bedrooms | 197 | 228 | +15.7% |
5+ Bedrooms | 83 | 97 | +16.9% |
Summary: The Dauphin County housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 6.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 13.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 15.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 16.9%.
Number of Homes Sold
Apr 2024 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
167 | 176 | +5.4% |
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
61 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking
42 Homes Were Sold
At Asking
73 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking
Summary: A total of 176 homes were sold or pending in Dauphin County in May 2024, up by 5.4% month-over-month. Of the 176 sold homes, 35% were sold under asking, 24% were sold at asking, and 41% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for Dauphin County, PA
How long does it take to sell a home in Dauphin County, PA?
Average Sale Time
May 2023 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
21 Days | 25 Days | +15.3% |
Summary: Homes in Dauphin County had an average of 25 days on market in May 2024, up by 15.3% compared to last year.
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
133 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days
30 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days
12 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days
Summary: During May 2024, 176 homes were sold in Dauphin County; 76% of homes were sold within 30 days, 17% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 7% of homes were sold over 90 days.