Is New Kensington, PA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing New Kensington is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, New Kensington was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

New Kensington 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 New Kensington, PA

How much do homes in New Kensington, PA cost?

Median Sold Price

$170,000

$148/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$6,000(+3.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in New Kensington have sold for 3.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in New Kensington was $170,000 in October 2024, up 3.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $148.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $109.9K$75.7K
-31.1%
2 $129.5K$144.5K
+11.6%
3 $171K$185K
+8.2%
4 $214K$190.9K
-10.8%
5+ $273.5K$147K
-46.3%

Summary: New Kensington housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 31.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 11.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.2%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 10.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 46.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

New Kensington
+3.7%
Lower Burrell
+3.2%
Arnold
-14.9%

Housing Supply in New Kensington, PA

How many homes are available in New Kensington, PA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
152168+10.5%

Summary: The New Kensington real estate market had 168 homes for sale in October 2024, a 10.5% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 2732
+18.5%
3 9098
+8.9%
4 3234
+6.3%
5+ 34
+33.3%

Summary: The New Kensington housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 18.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 33.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
2227+22.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

12 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

11 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in New Kensington, you may be able to get a good deal. 44.4% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 27 homes were sold or pending in New Kensington in October 2024, up by 22.7% month-over-month. Of the 27 sold homes, 44% were sold under asking, 15% were sold at asking, and 41% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for New Kensington, PA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
54 Days34 Days-37.2%

Summary: Homes in New Kensington had an average of 34 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 37.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

18 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

6 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 27 homes were sold in New Kensington; 67% of homes were sold within 30 days, 22% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 11% 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 16 Days Ago

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