LEMOYNE, PA — Pennsylvania’s housing market showed signs of firm stability in October as listings and prices held near September levels, while monthly sales climbed, according to new data from the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors® and the latest statewide housing report.
More than 43,600 homes were on the market in October, nearly unchanged from the prior month’s 43,300 listings. The report shows inventory has expanded sharply since early 2025, when just over 29,000 properties were listed statewide. Year over year, listings were up 6.1%.
The median sales price remained stable at $300,000, inching up from $299,900 in September and rising 4.2% compared to October 2024. The state continues to sit firmly in a seller’s market with 4.44 months of inventory — well below the six-month threshold typically associated with a balanced market, as shown in the report’s inventory metrics on page 1.
Home sales rose 4.5% month over month to 11,174 transactions, reflecting steady buyer engagement despite seasonal cooling. Compared with last year, sales were up 6.4%, supported by underlying consumer interest and gradually expanding supply.
Bill Lublin, president of the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors® and CEO of Century 21 Advantage Gold, said the recent uptick in listings is helping to even out market conditions. He noted that a stable environment benefits both sides of the transaction — ensuring sellers continue to see strong demand while buyers gain slightly more opportunity to find suitable homes.
Lublin said the steady pricing underscores continued buyer confidence. He added that although headline indicators point to a calm, predictable market, consumers still rely on expert guidance to navigate complexities that don’t always appear in monthly snapshots.
Breakdowns within the report show consistent trends across price categories. Homes priced between $125,000 and $249,999 represented the largest share of October’s active listings, with more than 11,400 properties on the market. Higher-end segments — such as homes priced above $1 million — remained tight, with just 1,687 listings and 7.4 months of inventory, according to the price-range table on page 1.
Overall, Pennsylvania’s fall housing activity reflects a market marked by stability, moderate price growth, and strengthening inventory — conditions that analysts say are fostering a more predictable landscape for both buyers and sellers heading into the year’s final months.
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