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Harrisburg, PA Housing Market

Seller's market+1.7% YoY
Zillow, August 2026 · Refreshes monthlyRedfin, through May 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 · Refreshes weekly

The typical home in Harrisburg, PA is worth $267,027, rose 1.7% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $160,000, +13.1% year over year (through May 2026). With 2.6 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 15 days, Harrisburg is a seller's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $267,027 home is about $1,426/mo in principal and interest.

Key numbers for Harrisburg, PA

Typical home value

$267,027

+1.7% in 12 months

Zillow, August 2026

Typical asking rent

$1,369/mo

Zillow Observed Rent Index

Zillow, August 2026

Median sale price

$160,000

+13.1% year over year

Redfin, through May 2026

Days on market

15

Fast-moving

Redfin, through May 2026

Active listings

102

2.6 months of supply

Redfin, through May 2026

30-yr fixed rate

7.03%

Freddie Mac weekly average

Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026

Median household income

$47,783

Home costs 5.6x income

U.S. Census ACS, 2023

Sale-to-list ratio

98.2%

Selling below asking

Redfin, through May 2026

Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.

Is Harrisburg a buyer's or seller's market?

Seller's market2.6 months of supply15 days on market98.2% of asking

Harrisburg, PA is a seller's market, based on 2.6 months of supply and homes selling in about 15 days. Under 4 months of supply tilts the market toward sellers: homes clear faster than they are replaced, so concessions are scarce.

Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from

What does the Harrisburg housing market data show?

Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Harrisburg, PA. Redfin, through May 2026

Housing market statistics for Harrisburg, PA, Redfin through May 2026
MetricValue
Median sale price$160,000
Median list price$174,000
Year-over-year price change+13.1%
Median price per sq ft$120/sq ft
Median days on market15 days
Active inventory102 listings
Months of supply2.6 months
Sale-to-list price ratio98.2%
Homes sold (that month)39
New listings (that month)64
Listings with a price cut39.2%
Market conditionSeller's market

How to read these numbers

Median sale price
Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Harrisburg is frozen at May 2026.
Typical home value (ZHVI)
Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Harrisburg is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
Months of supply
How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
Days on market
Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
Sale-to-list ratio
Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
Price per square foot
The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
Listings with a price cut
Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
Typical asking rent (ZORI)
Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.

How have Harrisburg home prices moved?

Over the last three years the median sale price in Harrisburg, PA rose 52.4%, from $105,000 to $160,000. The live Zillow value series has rose 1.7% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 39.2% of Harrisburg listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a high share, and the clearest sign that list prices were running ahead of what buyers would pay. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 2.6 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 98.2%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.

Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.

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What does it cost to buy a home in Harrisburg?

Priced off the typical home value of $267,027 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.

Monthly principal and interest by down payment in Harrisburg, PA
Down paymentCash at closeLoan amountMonthly P&I
20%$53,405$213,622$1,426/mo
5%$13,351$253,676$1,693/mo

Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate

What income do you need?

Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $1,426, that implies roughly $61,094 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Harrisburg earns $47,783, about $13,311 short of that threshold — the typical local household needs a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a home below the typical home value to fit the 28% rule. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 5.6x — well above the 3x that was historically considered affordable, which is why down payment size drives who can buy here.

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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Harrisburg?

Typical asking rent in Harrisburg, PA is $1,369/mo, against a typical home value of $267,027. That is a price-to-rent ratio of 16.2x, which means buying and renting land close enough together that the decision turns on how long you stay and your down payment. Compared head to head, 20% down puts principal and interest at $1,426 a month — $56 more than renting before taxes and insurance, so the ownership case here rests on equity and appreciation rather than monthly cash flow.

Zillow, August 2026 for both value and rent

Add your own down payment, tax rate and time horizon in the rent vs. buy calculator.

Is inventory rising or falling in Harrisburg?

Active listings in Harrisburg, PA went from 103 in May 2025 to 102 in May 2026, a -1.0% change. Inventory has been roughly flat, which usually keeps prices moving with rates rather than with local supply.

Active listings by month in Harrisburg, PA
MonthActive listingsNew listings
June 20259648
July 202510057
August 202511465
September 202512062
October 202513473
November 202512137
December 202510447
January 20268836
February 20267747
March 20269463
April 202610371
May 202610264

Redfin, through May 2026

How does Harrisburg compare to Pennsylvania and the U.S.?

Harrisburg homes sell for $160,000 — 52% below the Pennsylvania median of $330,200. Against the national median of $410,700, Harrisburg runs 61% lower. Year-over-year, Harrisburg moved +13.1% against Pennsylvania's +5.3% — a bigger swing than the state as a whole.

Harrisburg, PA compared with Pennsylvania and the United States
MarketMedian sale priceYoYDays on market
Harrisburg, PA$160,000+13.1%15 days
Pennsylvania statewide$330,200+5.3%30 days
United States$410,700not publishednot published

City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)

What to do next in Harrisburg

What buyers should watch

  • Months of supply, currently 2.6. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
  • The share of listings cutting price, currently 39.2%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
  • The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $267 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
  • Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $267,027 home more than a 5% price change does.
  • Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.

What sellers should know

  • The median Harrisburg listing goes under contract in 15 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
  • Homes here close at 98.2% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
  • In the last published month Harrisburg added 64 new listings against 39 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
  • Your equity moved +1.7% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
  • Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Harrisburg varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.

Homes for sale in Harrisburg

There are currently 102 homes listed for sale in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The median listing price is $174K. Featured listings range from $150,000 to $875,000.

5 bedroom townhouse for sale at 1209 Market St Harrisburg 17103 - $150,000
New Listing
32
$150,000

1209 Market St

Harrisburg, PA 17103

5 bd2 ba1,902 sqft$79/ft²
Townhouse1,307 sqft lot

Christine Waters · Inch & Co. Real Estate, LLC

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New Listing
$150,000

2436 Berryhill St

Harrisburg, PA 17104

4 bd2 ba1,156 sqft$130/ft²
Townhouse1,742 sqft lot

Chuck Honabach · Realty ONE Group Unlimited

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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 1814 Forster St Harrisburg 17103 - $155,000
New Listing
18
$155,000

1814 Forster St

Harrisburg, PA 17103

3 bd1 ba1,259 sqft$123/ft²
Townhouse1,742 sqft lot

Francis Rivera · RE/MAX Pathway

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2 bedroom house for sale at 308 Redwood St Harrisburg 17109 - $224,900
New Listing
$224,900

308 Redwood St

Harrisburg, PA 17109

2 bd2 ba1,586 sqft$142/ft²
House5,227 sqft lot

Rhonnda Bentz · Coldwell Banker Realty

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3 bedroom house for sale at 2611 Derry St Harrisburg 17111 - $250,000
New Listing
44
$250,000

2611 Derry St

Harrisburg, PA 17111

3 bd1 ba1,046 sqft$239/ft²
House3,920 sqft lot

Stevens Young · CENTURY 21 Home Advisors

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3 bedroom condo for sale at 207 Saddle Ridge Dr Harrisburg 17110 - $260,000
New Listing
27
$260,000

207 Saddle Ridge Dr

Harrisburg, PA 17110

3 bd3 ba1,540 sqft$169/ft²
Condo5,227 sqft lot

CHRISTOPHER BLACK · Keller Williams Realty

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4 bedroom house for sale at 136 Linglestown Rd Harrisburg 17110 - $290,000
New Listing
25
$290,000

136 Linglestown Rd

Harrisburg, PA 17110

4 bd2 ba2,066 sqft$140/ft²
House15,246 sqft lot

Gianni Cavero-Aponte · Coldwell Banker Realty

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3 bedroom house for sale at 1420 Adams Ave Harrisburg 17112 - $365,000
New Listing
46
$365,000

1420 Adams Ave

Harrisburg, PA 17112

3 bd3 ba1,666 sqft$219/ft²
House16,117 sqft lot

Gerlinde Bond · Iron Valley Real Estate of Central PA

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2 bedroom house for sale at 408 Berryhill Rd Harrisburg 17109 - $369,900
New Listing
45
$369,900

408 Berryhill Rd

Harrisburg, PA 17109

2 bd3 ba1,663 sqft$222/ft²
House10,019 sqft lot

ELLEN STOVER · Protus Realty, Inc.

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5 bedroom house for sale at 5824 Mayfair Dr Harrisburg 17112 - $415,000
New Listing
2
$415,000

5824 Mayfair Dr

Harrisburg, PA 17112

5 bd3 ba3,132 sqft$133/ft²
House14,810 sqft lot

Jalell Kressler · Inch & Co. Real Estate, LLC

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4 bedroom house for sale at 109 Pear Ridge Dr Harrisburg 17111 - $532,490
New BuildPrice Drop −$4K
27
$532,490

109 Pear Ridge Dr

Harrisburg, PA 17111

4 bd3 ba2,612 sqft$204/ft²
House
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4 bedroom house for sale at 6446 McCormick Ln Harrisburg 17111 - $875,000
New Listing
2
$875,000

6446 McCormick Ln

Harrisburg, PA 17111

4 bd5 ba5,010 sqft$175/ft²
House30,492 sqft lot

JOY DANIELS · Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd

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Active listings

102

Homes on market

Median list price

$174K

Avg. days on market

15

Days until sale

New this week

64

Newly listed

Price drops:39.2%of listings
Sale-to-list:98.2%

How much do homes cost in Harrisburg by property type?

How the Harrisburg, PA market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026

Median price, price per square foot, homes sold and days on market by property type in Harrisburg, PA
Property typeMedian pricePrice / sq ftHomes soldDays on market
Condo / co-op$155,000$252/sq ft115 days
Townhouse$160,000$121/sq ft3218 days

Who lives in Harrisburg?

American Community Survey estimates for Harrisburg. U.S. Census ACS, 2023

Population

50,092

Households

22,036

Median income

$47,783/yr

Median age

32.8 years

Owner-occupied

36.5%

Median home value

$121,000

Median gross rent

$996/mo

Mean commute

20.6 min

36.5% of occupied homes in Harrisburg are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $121,000 against Zillow's $267,027 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions. Census median gross rent (all leases, including long-held ones) is $996/mo, below Zillow's $1,369/mo asking rent on new leases — the difference is roughly what a mover pays over a stayer.

Which public schools serve Harrisburg?

40 schools tracked · 52,423 students

The largest public schools serving Harrisburg, PA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.

Commonwealth Charter Academy CS

Grades K-12 · 23,589 students

Charter

Reach Cyber CS

Grades K-12 · 6,146 students

Charter

Central Dauphin SHS

Grades 9-12 · 1,998 students

Public

Central Dauphin East SHS

Grades 9-12 · 1,596 students

Public

Harrisburg HS

Grades 9-12 · 1,333 students

Public

Dauphin County Technical School

Grades 9-12 · 1,175 students

Vocational

Central Dauphin MS

Grades 6-8 · 855 students

Public

Linglestown MS

Grades 6-8 · 814 students

Public

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.

Which cities are near Harrisburg, PA?

Ordered by distance from Harrisburg, not by size. Compare Harrisburg side by side with any of them.

Which ZIP codes are in Harrisburg?

These are the ZIP codes we see on active Harrisburg listings. Redfin did not publish a matching ZIP-level sale row for the same period, so we are not ranking them by price here — each ZIP page shows exactly what we hold for it.

Harrisburg housing market FAQ

Is Harrisburg a buyer's or seller's market?

Harrisburg, PA is currently a seller's market. That read comes from 2.6 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 15 days, and sellers getting 98.2% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).

How much do homes cost in Harrisburg?

The typical home in Harrisburg, PA is worth $267,027 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $160,000, about $120 per square foot.

Is Harrisburg cheaper than the rest of Pennsylvania?

Harrisburg's median sale price of $160,000 is 52% lower than the Pennsylvania statewide median of $330,200, and 61% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.

How long do homes take to sell in Harrisburg?

Homes in Harrisburg, PA spent a median of 15 days on market before going under contract, versus 30 days statewide. Under three weeks means well-priced listings move before most buyers can schedule a second showing. (Redfin, through May 2026.)

What income do you need to buy a home in Harrisburg?

At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $267,027 home is about $1,426 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $61,094 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $47,783.

Are home prices rising in Harrisburg?

The typical home value in Harrisburg, PA rose 1.7% over the last 12 months, from $262,551 to $267,027 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.

What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Harrisburg?

Harrisburg ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.

Is now a good time to buy in Harrisburg?

That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Harrisburg, PA is a seller's market with 2.6 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%, and the price-to-rent ratio of 16.2x means buying and renting land close enough together that the decision turns on how long you stay and your down payment. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.

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