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York, PA Housing Market

Strong seller's market+2.6% YoY
Zillow, August 2026 · Refreshes monthlyRedfin, through May 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 · Refreshes weekly

The typical home in York, PA is worth $279,742, rose 2.6% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $172,500, +0.9% year over year (through May 2026). With 1.6 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 11 days, York is a strong seller's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $279,742 home is about $1,493/mo in principal and interest.

Key numbers for York, PA

Typical home value

$279,742

+2.6% in 12 months

Zillow, August 2026

Typical asking rent

$1,381/mo

Zillow Observed Rent Index

Zillow, August 2026

Median sale price

$172,500

+0.9% year over year

Redfin, through May 2026

Days on market

11

Fast-moving

Redfin, through May 2026

Active listings

68

1.6 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

$47,115

Home costs 5.9x income

U.S. Census ACS, 2023

Sale-to-list ratio

98.0%

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 York a buyer's or seller's market?

Strong seller's market1.6 months of supply11 days on market98.0% of asking

York, PA is a strong seller's market, based on 1.6 months of supply and homes selling in about 11 days. Under 2 months of supply is a severe shortage: expect competition on almost anything priced correctly, and little room to negotiate below asking.

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

What does the York housing market data show?

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

Housing market statistics for York, PA, Redfin through May 2026
MetricValue
Median sale price$172,500
Median list price$177,000
Year-over-year price change+0.9%
Median price per sq ft$93/sq ft
Median days on market11 days
Active inventory68 listings
Months of supply1.6 months
Sale-to-list price ratio98.0%
Homes sold (that month)42
New listings (that month)68
Listings with a price cut35.3%
Market conditionStrong seller'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 York is frozen at May 2026.
Typical home value (ZHVI)
Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in York 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 York home prices moved?

Over the last three years the median sale price in York, PA rose 27.8%, from $135,000 to $172,500. The live Zillow value series has rose 2.6% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 35.3% of York 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 1.6 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 98.0%. 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 York?

Priced off the typical home value of $279,742 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 York, PA
Down paymentCash at closeLoan amountMonthly P&I
20%$55,948$223,794$1,493/mo
5%$13,987$265,755$1,773/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 $1,493, that implies roughly $64,004 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in York earns $47,115, about $16,889 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 5.9x — 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 York?

Typical asking rent in York, PA is $1,381/mo, against a typical home value of $279,742. That is a price-to-rent ratio of 16.9x, 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 $1,493 a month — $113 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

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Is inventory rising or falling in York?

Active listings in York, PA went from 56 in May 2025 to 68 in May 2026, a +21.4% change. Rising inventory is the single most useful leading indicator for buyers: more choice, longer marketing times, and more sellers willing to negotiate before price cuts show up in the median.

Active listings by month in York, PA
MonthActive listingsNew listings
June 20256962
July 20257569
August 20259678
September 20258856
October 20258562
November 202510258
December 20258335
January 20268550
February 20268651
March 20267858
April 20267558
May 20266868

Redfin, through May 2026

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

York homes sell for $172,500 — 48% below the Pennsylvania median of $330,200. Against the national median of $410,700, York runs 58% lower. Year-over-year, York moved +0.9% against Pennsylvania's +5.3% — a smaller swing than the state as a whole.

York, PA compared with Pennsylvania and the United States
MarketMedian sale priceYoYDays on market
York, PA$172,500+0.9%11 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 York

What buyers should watch

  • Months of supply, currently 1.6. 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 35.3%. 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 $280 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 $279,742 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 York listing goes under contract in 11 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 98.0% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
  • In the last published month York added 68 new listings against 42 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
  • Your equity moved +2.6% 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 York varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.

Homes for sale in York

There are currently 68 homes listed for sale in York, Pennsylvania. The median listing price is $177K. Featured listings range from $215,000 to $895,000.

3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 631 S Ogontz St York 17403 - $215,000
New Listing
31
$215,000

631 S Ogontz St

York, PA 17403

3 bd2 ba1,280 sqft$168/ft²
Townhouse5,279 sqft lot

Jason Milton · Mountain Realty ERA Powered

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2 bedroom house for sale at 1713 Stanton St York 17404 - $215,000
New Listing
37
$215,000

1713 Stanton St

York, PA 17404

2 bd1 ba960 sqft$224/ft²
House4,199 sqft lot

JUAN AGUILAR-URBINA · Keller Williams Keystone Realty

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multi-family for sale at 819 Linden Ave York 17404 - $222,500
New Listing
11
$222,500

819 Linden Ave

York, PA 17404

1,990 sqft$112/ft²
Multi-family2,975 sqft lot

Tate Kibler · Inch & Co. Real Estate, LLC

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2 bedroom condo for sale at 2022 Faversham Way Unit 2022 York 17402 - $275,000
New Listing
28
$275,000

2022 Faversham Way Unit 2022

York, PA 17402

2 bd2 ba1,494 sqft$184/ft²
Condo

Jodi Reineberg · Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

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3 bedroom house for sale at 2215 Dixie Dr York 17402 - $299,000
New Listing
37
$299,000

2215 Dixie Dr

York, PA 17402

3 bd2 ba1,566 sqft$191/ft²
House17,860 sqft lot

Brian Raines · Coldwell Banker Realty

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3 bedroom house for sale at Hartman Model at Eagles Vw York 17406 - $359,900
New Build
4
$359,900

Hartman Model at Eagles Vw

York, PA 17406

3 bd3 ba1,352 sqft$266/ft²
House

Robert Argento · Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

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4 bedroom house for sale at 2071 Paperback Way York 17408 - $388,990
New Build
28
$388,990

2071 Paperback Way

York, PA 17408

4 bd3 ba1,906 sqft$204/ft²
House
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4 bedroom house for sale at 2012 Paperback Way York 17408 - $409,990
New BuildPrice Drop −$20K
28
$409,990

2012 Paperback Way

York, PA 17408

4 bd3 ba2,527 sqft$162/ft²
House
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4 bedroom house for sale at 2008 Paperback Way York 17408 - $409,990
New BuildPrice Drop −$17K
28
$409,990

2008 Paperback Way

York, PA 17408

4 bd3 ba2,541 sqft$161/ft²
House
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3 bedroom house for sale at The Madison-Addington Reserve York 17404 - $571,421
New Build
39
$571,421

The Madison-Addington Reserve

York, PA 17404

3 bd2 ba2,263 sqft$253/ft²
House

Gregg Clymer · Coldwell Banker Realty

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3 bedroom house for sale at 2773 Meadow Cross Way York 17402 - $599,900
New Listing
48
$599,900

2773 Meadow Cross Way

York, PA 17402

3 bd3 ba2,680 sqft$224/ft²
House20,038 sqft lot

James Powers · Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

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4 bedroom house for sale at 1332 Stonehenge Dr York 17404 - $895,000
New Listing
5
$895,000

1332 Stonehenge Dr

York, PA 17404

4 bd6 ba5,704 sqft$157/ft²
House30,056 sqft lot

David Nguyen · Cavalry Realty, LLC

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Active listings

68

Homes on market

Median list price

$177K

Avg. days on market

11

Days until sale

New this week

68

Newly listed

Price drops:35.3%of listings
Sale-to-list:98.0%

How much do homes cost in York by property type?

How the York, 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 York, PA
Property typeMedian pricePrice / sq ftHomes soldDays on market
Single-family$227,500$144/sq ft64 days
Condo / co-op$292,000$159/sq ft13 days
Townhouse$157,200$93/sq ft2613 days

Who lives in York?

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

Population

44,830

Households

17,851

Median income

$47,115/yr

Median age

34.2 years

Owner-occupied

43.8%

Median home value

$103,100

Median gross rent

$958/mo

Mean commute

23.1 min

43.8% of occupied homes in York 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 $103,100 against Zillow's $279,742 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 $958/mo, below Zillow's $1,381/mo asking rent on new leases — the difference is roughly what a mover pays over a stayer.

Which public schools serve York?

39 schools tracked · 24,926 students

The largest public schools serving York, 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.

Central York HS

Grades 9-12 · 1,800 students

Public

York County School of Technology

Grades 9-12 · 1,621 students

Vocational

William Penn SHS

Grades 9-12 · 1,611 students

Public

Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch

Grades 4-6 · 1,488 students

Public

York Academy Regional CS

Grades K-12 · 1,009 students

Charter

York Suburban SHS

Grades 9-12 · 863 students

Public

West York Area HS

Grades 9-12 · 860 students

Public

Central York MS

Grades 7-8 · 859 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 York, PA?

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

Which ZIP codes are in York?

These are the ZIP codes we see on active York 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.

York housing market FAQ

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

York, PA is currently a strong seller's market. That read comes from 1.6 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 11 days, and sellers getting 98.0% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).

How much do homes cost in York?

The typical home in York, PA is worth $279,742 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $172,500, about $93 per square foot.

Is York cheaper than the rest of Pennsylvania?

York's median sale price of $172,500 is 48% lower than the Pennsylvania statewide median of $330,200, and 58% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.

How long do homes take to sell in York?

Homes in York, PA spent a median of 11 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 York?

At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $279,742 home is about $1,493 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $64,004 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $47,115.

Are home prices rising in York?

The typical home value in York, PA rose 2.6% over the last 12 months, from $272,764 to $279,742 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.

What are the cheapest ZIP codes in York?

York 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 York?

That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: York, PA is a strong seller's market with 1.6 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%, and the price-to-rent ratio of 16.9x 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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