Is Johnstown, PA 15905 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Johnstown is a seller’s market. With about 2.6 months of supply and 46% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Competition score80/ 100

More competitive than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #216 of 601 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply2.6Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list45.9%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list100.2%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market14Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$87▼ −4.4% vs. last year

The Johnstown housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 46% of homes in Johnstown, PA 15905 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 14 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 76 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 37%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 4% to $144,937. Overall, Johnstown is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Cambria County, homes here sell faster than in 70% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 70%. On our competition score, Johnstown ranks #216 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 80 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Fallentimber 16639 (0% sold over asking) or Blandburg 16619 (0% sold over asking), while Saint Michael 15951 (100% sold over asking) and Carrolltown 15722 (80% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Ashville 16613 $219 /sq ftBeaverdale 15921Buyer’s market $24 /sq ftBelsano 15922 — /sq ftBlandburg 16619Buyer’s market — /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Johnstown real estate

Is Johnstown a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.6 months of supply in Johnstown, PA 15905 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Johnstown?

The typical home went under contract in 14 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Johnstown sell over asking?

46% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.2% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Johnstown?

About 1.23% of a home’s value a year in Cambria County, or roughly $4,920 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Johnstown?

The median sale price was $144,937 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $87 per square foot.

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