Is Lancaster, PA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Lancaster is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

Since last year, Lancaster has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Lancaster is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Lancaster, PA

How much do homes in Lancaster, PA cost?

Median Sold Price

$320,508

$188/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$25,308(+8.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lancaster have sold for 8.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lancaster was $320,508 in November 2024, up 8.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $188.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $190K$194K
+2.1%
2 $230K$245K
+6.5%
3 $283.7K$300K
+5.7%
4 $375K$400K
+6.7%
5+ $372.4K$402K
+7.9%

Summary: Lancaster housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 2.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 7.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Lancaster
+8.6%
Lancaster Township
+7.0%
Manheim Township
+6.5%
West Lampeter Township
+4.9%
East Lampeter Township
-0.7%

Housing Supply in Lancaster, PA

How many homes are available in Lancaster, PA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
451429-4.9%

Summary: The Lancaster real estate market had 429 homes for sale in November 2024, a 4.9% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 32
-33.3%
2 5855
-5.2%
3 194203
+4.6%
4 155132
-14.8%
5+ 4137
-9.8%

Summary: The Lancaster housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 33.3%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 5.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 14.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 9.8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
144119-17.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

33 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

38 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

48 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Lancaster, you could pay more than the asking price. 40.3% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 119 homes were sold or pending in Lancaster in November 2024, down by 17.4% month-over-month. Of the 119 sold homes, 28% were sold under asking, 32% were sold at asking, and 40% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lancaster, PA

How long does it take to sell a home in Lancaster, PA?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
17 Days16 Days-3.5%

Summary: Homes in Lancaster had an average of 16 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 3.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

99 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

18 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Lancaster are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During November 2024, 119 homes were sold in Lancaster; 83% of homes were sold within 30 days, 15% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 2% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

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