Is Hummelstown, PA 17036 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Hummelstown is a seller’s market. With about 1.6 months of supply and 42% 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 score88/ 100

More competitive than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #125 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 supply1.6Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list42.2%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list101.4%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market7Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$176▼ −5.1% vs. last year

The Hummelstown housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 42% of homes in Hummelstown, PA 17036 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 7 days and there were 1.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 73 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (40% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 2% to $396,079. Overall, Hummelstown is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Dauphin County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 80%. On our competition score, Hummelstown ranks #125 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 88 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Tower City 17980 (0% sold over asking) or Gratz 17030 (0% sold over asking), while Dauphin 17018 (57% sold over asking) and Harrisburg 17109 (55% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Dauphin 17018Seller’s market $170 /sq ftElizabethville 17023Seller’s market $137 /sq ftGratz 17030Seller’s market $169 /sq ftHalifax 17032Seller’s market $150 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Hummelstown real estate

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

A seller’s market: there were 1.6 months of supply in Hummelstown, PA 17036 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 Hummelstown?

The typical home went under contract in 7 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Hummelstown sell over asking?

42% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.4% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Hummelstown?

About 1.35% of a home’s value a year in Dauphin County, or roughly $5,400 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Hummelstown?

The median sale price was $396,079 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $176 per square foot.

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