Is York, PA 17404 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The York housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 46% of homes in York, PA 17404 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 8 days and there were 1.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 181 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 49%, homes sold more slowly (6 days then) and the median sale price rose 7% to $256,889. Overall, York is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within York County, homes here sell more slowly than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 57%. On our competition score, York ranks #119 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 88 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.