Central Pennsylvania Home Prices Climb as York Median Hits $300,000 on Tight Supply
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Updated · PennLive · Jun 24
Central Pennsylvania Home Prices Climb as York Median Hits $300,000 on Tight Supply
3 articles · Updated · PennLive · Jun 24
Summary
York County’s median home sale price reached $300,000 for the first time, while Dauphin County’s March median rose 10.4% year over year to $265,000, extending a seller-friendly market across central Pennsylvania.
Listings are increasing but still lag demand: York had 688 first-quarter listings in 2026 versus just over 500 in 2021, yet inventory remains only about 1.5 months—well below the 4-to-6-month level considered balanced.
Competition has eased only slightly as homes still sell fast—11 days on market in York versus five in 2021—and well-priced properties continue drawing multiple offers, especially in the $200,000 to $350,000 range.
Homes under $200,000 have become scarce across the region, with agents saying lower-end demand and limited supply are squeezing first-time buyers and making pre-approval essential.
County trends vary: Cumberland’s median price rose a milder 2.4% to $330,000, while agents say new suburban construction is helping push Dauphin prices higher even as more sellers begin to enter the market.