Is Bedford, PA 15522 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Bedford housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 35% of homes in Bedford, PA 15522 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 13 days and there were 2.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 24 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 14%, homes sold faster (16 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $249,892. Overall, Bedford is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Bedford County, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 73%. On our competition score, Bedford ranks #286 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 71 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Woodbury 16695 (0% sold over asking) or Saxton 16678 (0% sold over asking), while Alum Bank 15521 (100% sold over asking) and Imler 16655 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.