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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Mercer County is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, Mercer County was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Mercer County is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Mercer County, PA

How much do homes in Mercer County, PA cost?

Median Sold Price

$163,000

$128/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$13,666(+9.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Mercer County have sold for 9.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Mercer County was $163,000 in October 2024, up 9.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $128.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $51.5K$81K
+57.3%
2 $110K$115K
+4.5%
3 $148.8K$170.5K
+14.6%
4 $183K$190K
+3.8%
5+ $370K$283.8K
-23.3%

Summary: Mercer County housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 57.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 14.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 23.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Mercer County
+9.2%
Butler County
+8.5%
Trumbull County
+6.9%

Housing Supply in Mercer County, PA

How many homes are available in Mercer County, PA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
369385+4.3%

Summary: The Mercer County real estate market had 385 homes for sale in October 2024, a 4.3% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 42
-50.0%
2 7271
-1.4%
3 202218
+7.9%
4 7474
0.0%
5+ 1720
+17.6%

Summary: The Mercer County housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 50%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 1.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.9%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 17.6%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
5762+8.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

38 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

12 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

12 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Mercer County, you may be able to get a good deal. 61.3% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 62 homes were sold or pending in Mercer County in October 2024, up by 8.8% month-over-month. Of the 62 sold homes, 61% were sold under asking, 19% were sold at asking, and 19% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Mercer County, PA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
52 Days50 Days-4.6%

Summary: Homes in Mercer County had an average of 50 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 4.6% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

29 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

22 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

11 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 62 homes were sold in Mercer County; 47% of homes were sold within 30 days, 35% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 18% of homes were sold over 90 days.

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

Report Updated 20 Days Ago

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