10 Oct York and Lancaster County Housing Market Update: September 2026
September gave us two counties moving at two different speeds. Lancaster stayed fast and competitive, with homes selling in a median of just 6 days and the typical sale closing above asking price at 102.9%. York is still a seller’s market too, but it’s loosening a little, with homes taking 10 days to sell and closing just under list at 99.8%. Whether you’re buying, selling, or doing both, here’s what the numbers mean on each side of the river.
At a Glance
| Stat | Lancaster County | York County |
| Months of Inventory | 1.83 | 2.15 |
| Median Days on Market | 6 | 10 |
| Median Sold Price | $374,000 | $318,704 |
| Sold to List Price % | 102.9% | 99.8% |
| Active Listings Median List Price | $399,000 | $364,900 |
| New Pending Median List Price | $349,900 | $299,900 |
Data provided by Realtors Property Resource (RPR). Single Family plus Condo/Townhouse/Apt.
York County
Months of Inventory
York County finished September with 2.15 months of inventory, down 0.46% from August and up 4.9% from a year ago. That’s still a seller’s market, but with a little over two months of supply, buyers have more room to compare homes and take a breath than they did a year ago.
Active Listings Median List Price
The median list price on York County’s active listings was $364,900, up 1.7% from August. Sellers, asking prices are creeping upward, and buyers should plan for a slightly higher sticker price on what’s on the market right now.
New Pending Median List Price
Homes that went under contract in York County in September had a median list price of $299,900, down 6.3% from August. September’s contracts leaned toward more affordable homes, so buyers shopping in that range should be ready to move quickly, and sellers pricing above it will want to price sharply.
Median Days on Market
Median days on market in York County was 10, up 66.67% from August’s 6. Ten days is still quick, but it gives buyers a touch more breathing room and reminds sellers that the right price is what gets a fast sale.
Median Sold Price
York County’s median sold price was $318,704, down 0.4% from August. Prices are holding steady, which is welcome news for buyers worried about a sudden jump and for sellers who want confidence in their home’s value.
Sold to List Price %
Sellers in York County received 99.8% of their asking price, down 0.97% from August. Homes are still selling very close to list, so sellers should price accurately from day one, while buyers may find a little room to negotiate.
Lancaster County
Months of Inventory
Lancaster County ended September with 1.83 months of inventory, up 14.4% from a year ago (RPR did not report a month-over-month change this month). It’s still a seller’s market, but buyers have noticeably more choices than they did a year ago, even though the pace remains brisk.
Active Listings Median List Price
The median list price on Lancaster County’s active listings was $399,000, down 2% from August. Sellers, asking prices are softening a bit, and buyers should see that as a modest advantage when comparing what’s on the market.
New Pending Median List Price
Homes that went under contract in Lancaster County in September had a median list price of $349,900, down 2.8% from August. Contracts leaned a bit toward lower priced homes, so buyers in that range should be ready to act, and sellers should price with that in mind.
Median Days on Market
Median days on market in Lancaster County was just 6 (RPR did not report a month-over-month change for this stat). Six days means well-priced homes are going fast, so buyers need to be pre-approved and ready to make a decision quickly.
Median Sold Price
Lancaster County’s median sold price was $374,000, down 2.22% from August. That’s a modest pullback from last month, which gives buyers a little relief and reminds sellers that pricing to the current numbers matters.
Sold to List Price %
Sellers in Lancaster County received 102.9% of their asking price, up 0.26% from August. The typical home sold above list, so sellers have real leverage, and buyers should be ready to bid strong to win.
What This Tells Us
Buyers, the two counties are asking different things of you right now. In Lancaster County, with homes selling in a median of 6 days at 102.9% of list, you’ll want your financing lined up and your strategy ready before you tour. In York County, with homes taking 10 days and closing at 99.8% of list, you have a bit more room to compare, take a breath, and negotiate.
Sellers, Lancaster still has you in the driver’s seat, but asking prices are softening, so price to the current numbers rather than where you hope they land. In York, where list prices are inching up while homes take a little longer and sell just under asking, pricing it right from day one is what separates the quick sale from the slow one.
One Thing to Watch
Keep an eye on asking prices in each county, because they’re moving in opposite directions. Lancaster’s active list price slipped 2% while homes still sold above asking, but York’s active list price rose 1.7% even as days on market stretched to 10 and sales closed just under list. If York sellers keep pushing prices up while the pace slows, that gap between asking and selling could widen next month.
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