Spring is officially here, and the Central Pennsylvania housing market is waking up. Across the region, buyers are active, sellers are testing the waters, and pricing strategy is becoming more important than ever. Here’s what the numbers say — and how to make them work for you.
📍 Regional Momentum: Central PA Sees a Spring Surge
Across Central PA, we’re seeing signs of strength heading into May:
- Showings are up nearly 25% over last week and slightly above last year — a clear sign of increasing buyer interest.
- New contracts rose +2.9% YoY, and +4.3% WoW, meaning more buyers are pulling the trigger.
- New listings jumped 14.5% year-over-year, helping ease some inventory tension.
- Median list prices climbed to $319,950, up 7% YoY, though down slightly from last week.
- Price reductions and canceled listings are rising, suggesting not every home is hitting its mark out of the gate.
🔎 Zooming In: York County’s Spring Market Is Active — and Competitive
York County is tracking with regional trends but has its own unique dynamics. Let’s break it down:
| Market Metric | April 27, 2025 | YoY Change | WoW Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Showings | 2,031 | 🔼 +30.5% | 🔼 +3.3% |
| New Purchase Contracts | 138 | 🔼 +17.9% | 🔼 +4.5% |
| Median Days to Contract | 17 days | ⏳ +2 days | ⏳ +4 days |
| New Listings | 123 | ➡️ Even | 🔻 -5.4% |
| Median List Price | $294,900 | 🔻 -6.4% | 🔼 +5.4% |
| Active Listings | 639 | 🔼 +0.9% | 🔼 +2.7% |
| % with Price Reductions | 9.2% | 🔼 +2.1 pts | 🔻 -0.8 pts |
| Canceled Listings | 7 | 🔻 -22.2% | 🔼 +16.7% |
🧠 What This Means for You
🏡 Selling in York County?
- Now’s a strong window to list. Buyer showings are up 30% over last year.
- But pricing is key. With nearly 1 in 10 listings reducing price, overpricing could cost you more time and money than it saves.
- Homes are still moving. Time to contract is slightly up, but still competitive at just over two weeks.
💡 Pro Tip: The right launch strategy — pricing, prep, and marketing — will make or break your sale in today’s climate.
🔑 Buying in York County?
- Inventory is improving slightly, but homes are still going fast.
- More listings + more competition = act fast and be prepared.
- Watch for price drops. Nearly 1 in 10 homes are cutting prices, which could open doors for savvy buyers.
🎯 Local Insight: The sub-$300K market is especially tight. Be ready to tour quickly and write strong, clean offers.
✅ Bottom Line
The York County market is active, competitive, and heading into a critical spring phase. Whether you’re looking to buy your first home, move up, or sell and cash in on equity, now is the time to build a strategy.
👉 Want help interpreting the numbers for your specific home or goals?
Let’s chat — no pressure, just honest insights.
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