Is Portage, PA 15946 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Portage housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Portage, PA 15946 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 46 days and there were 3.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 12 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 38%, homes sold more slowly (12 days then) and the median sale price rose 59% to $174,425. Overall, Portage is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Cambria County, homes here sell more slowly than in 87% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 53%.

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.