Is Slippery Rock, PA 16057 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Slippery Rock is a seller’s market. With about 2.7 months of supply and 21% 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 score44/ 100

More competitive than 44% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #480 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 supply2.7Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list20.8%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98.2%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market58Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$181▲ +3.3% vs. last year

The Slippery Rock housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 21% of homes in Slippery Rock, PA 16057 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 58 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 25 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 18%, homes sold more slowly (38 days then) and the median sale price rose 23% to $319,862. Overall, Slippery Rock is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Butler County, homes here sell more slowly than in 52% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 52%. On our competition score, Slippery Rock ranks #480 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 44 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at West Sunbury 16061 (0% sold over asking) or Prospect 16052 (0% sold over asking), while Hilliards 16040 (75% sold over asking) and Karns City 16041 (60% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Boyers 16020 — /sq ftButler 16001Seller’s market $156 /sq ftButler 16002Seller’s market $188 /sq ftCabot 16023Buyer’s market $263 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Slippery Rock real estate

Is Slippery Rock a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.7 months of supply in Slippery Rock, PA 16057 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 Slippery Rock?

The typical home went under contract in 58 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Slippery Rock sell over asking?

21% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.2% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Slippery Rock?

About 1.01% of a home’s value a year in Butler County, or roughly $4,040 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Slippery Rock?

The median sale price was $319,862 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $181 per square foot.

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