Is York, PA 17401 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The York housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 22% of homes in York, PA 17401 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 14 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 46 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 42%, homes sold more slowly (8 days then) and the median sale price rose 12% to $164,929. Overall, York is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within York County, homes here sell more slowly than in 76% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 95%. On our competition score, York ranks #407 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 55 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at New Park 17352 (0% sold over asking) or Emigsville 17318 (0% sold over asking), while Railroad 17355 (100% sold over asking) and York New Salem 17371 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.