Is York, PA 17408 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
York is a seller’s market. With about 1.9 months of supply and 46% 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.
More competitive than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #133 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
The York housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 46% of homes in York, PA 17408 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 8 days and there were 1.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 104 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 38%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 7% to $319,862. Overall, York is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
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 54%. On our competition score, York ranks #133 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 87 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.
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Questions about York real estate
Is York a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.9 months of supply in York, PA 17408 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 York?
The typical home went under contract in 8 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in York sell over asking?
46% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in York?
About 1.61% of a home’s value a year in York County, or roughly $6,440 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in York?
The median sale price was $319,862 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $163 per square foot.
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