Harrisburg, PA metro area Housing Market

Warm Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Harrisburg, PA metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.

Data period: January 2026

Median Sale Price

$270K

1.8% YoY

Days on Market

31 days

24.0% YoY

Active Inventory

809

2.9% YoY

Homes Sold

400

3.6% YoY

Warm Market

The market is active with moderate buyer demand.

Harrisburg, PA metro area Market Summary

The Harrisburg, PA metro area housing market is heating up. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $270K, down 1.8% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 31 days on the market, 24.0% longer than a year ago.

There are 809 homes for sale — 2.9% more than last year. With 2.0 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 428 new listings were added during this period, down 6.8% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 97.9% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 27.3% of homes sell above their asking price. 32.0% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

62

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 2.0
Days on Market 31
Price Drops 32.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio 97.9%
Market Temperature Warm

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $423K) 36.2%
Days on Market (National: 66) 53.0%
Inventory (National: 1,210,379) 99.9%

vs. Pennsylvania Median

Median Price (Pennsylvania: $300K) 9.9%
Days on Market (Pennsylvania: 50) 38.0%

Investor Takeaway

A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals. Prices are 36% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Harrisburg, PA metro area Market Trends

Median Sale Price

Median Days on Market

Active Inventory

Homes Sold

Price per Square Foot

Sale-to-List Ratio

New Listings

Listings with Price Drops

Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$289K

Price per Sq Ft

$162

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.9%

Months of Supply

2.0

Sold Above List

27.3%

Price Drops

32.0%

New Listings

428

6.8% YoY

Pending Sales

468

Off Market in 2 Weeks

38.0%

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