CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Chester County’s housing market showed continued resilience in September 2025, with prices climbing and inventory expanding amid the largest statewide surge in listings since 2022.
According to the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors’ September 2025 Housing Market Report, the state recorded 43,352 homes on the market, a 7.1% increase from last year — marking the highest level of available listings in three years. Home sales rose 9.5% year-over-year, reaching 10,696 transactions statewide, while the median sales price held steady at $299,900, up 3.4% from 2024.
In Chester County, the local market mirrored these statewide gains. The median home price hit $548,900, a 3.6% increase over last year, while closed sales were up 6.1%. Homes spent an average of just nine days on the market, reflecting persistent demand despite rising supply. Inventory jumped more than 21%, with new listings up 19% year-over-year, creating greater choice for buyers and moderating competition.
“Listings, sales, and prices have all increased compared to this time last year,” said Bill Lublin, president of the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors and CEO of Century 21 Advantage Gold. “The rise in new listings has helped create a more balanced market, while steady demand has supported higher sales and prices. Overall, these trends point to continued stability in housing activity year over year.”
Statewide, the market remains slightly tilted toward sellers, with an average 4.46 months of inventory still below the six-month benchmark for balance. However, analysts note that increasing supply and stable mortgage rates — hovering around 6.27% — have cooled the frenzied bidding wars that defined recent years.
In Chester County, the combination of higher inventory and resilient pricing signals a shift toward a more sustainable market. Strategic buyers are re-emerging as the pace normalizes, while sellers continue to benefit from limited long-term housing supply.
Despite signs of moderation, both county and state markets remain robust, supported by steady employment, demographic growth, and constrained housing development — factors likely to sustain healthy activity into 2026.
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