Is West Middlesex, PA 16159 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The West Middlesex housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in West Middlesex, PA 16159 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 84 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 7 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 60%, homes sold more slowly (40 days then) and the median sale price fell 13% to $179,922. Overall, West Middlesex is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Mercer County, homes here sell more slowly than in 73% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 87%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Transfer 16154 (0% sold over asking) or Fredonia 16124 (0% sold over asking), while New Wilmington 16142 (60% sold over asking) and Jackson Center 16133 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.