Is York, PA 17406 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The York housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 51% of homes in York, PA 17406 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 7 days and there were 1.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 108 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 55%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 8% to $273,881. Overall, York is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within York County, homes here sell faster than in 51% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 81%. On our competition score, York ranks #70 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 91 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.