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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Lancaster County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Lancaster County, PA

How much do homes in Lancaster County, PA cost?

Median Sold Price

$335,143

$189/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$18,306(+5.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lancaster County have sold for 5.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lancaster County was $335,143 in November 2024, up 5.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $189.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $180K$187.5K
+4.2%
2 $245K$253.5K
+3.5%
3 $294.9K$316.5K
+7.3%
4 $401.2K$419K
+4.4%
5+ $450K$449.9K
0%

Summary: Lancaster County housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 4.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes did not change.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Berks County
+5.9%
Lancaster County
+5.8%
Lebanon County
+5.1%
Chester County
+4.6%
York County
+4.1%

Housing Supply in Lancaster County, PA

How many homes are available in Lancaster County, PA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1,2781,155-9.6%

Summary: The Lancaster County real estate market had 1,155 homes for sale in November 2024, a 9.6% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 86
-25.0%
2 153148
-3.3%
3 619558
-9.9%
4 399354
-11.3%
5+ 9989
-10.1%

Summary: The Lancaster County housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 25%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 3.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 9.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 11.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 10.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
399338-15.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

83 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

89 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

166 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Lancaster County, you could pay more than the asking price. 49.1% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 338 homes were sold or pending in Lancaster County in November 2024, down by 15.3% month-over-month. Of the 338 sold homes, 25% were sold under asking, 26% were sold at asking, and 49% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lancaster County, PA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
16 Days19 Days+15.8%

Summary: Homes in Lancaster County had an average of 19 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 15.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

266 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

65 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 338 homes were sold in Lancaster County; 79% of homes were sold within 30 days, 19% 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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