Central PA Housing Market Update — October 2025 vs October 2024
Lebanon • Dauphin • Cumberland Counties
Our Central Pennsylvania housing market is showing both stability and opportunity. Here’s how each county performed year-over-year this October, and what it means if you’re thinking about buying or selling.
Lebanon County
| Metric | Oct 2024 | Oct 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Listings | 188 | 144 | ▼ −23.4% |
| Pending Sales | 129 | 143 | ▲ +10.9% |
| Sold Homes | 132 | 123 | ▼ −6.8% |
| Median Sold Price | $285,000 | $295,000 | ▲ +3.5% |
| Average Sold Price | $324,565 | $346,191 | ▲ +6.7% |
| Active Listings (EOM) | 283 | 349 | ▲ +23.3% |
| Months of Supply | 1.9 | 2.6 | ▲ +36.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 22 | 18 | ▼ −18.2% |
Takeaway: Despite fewer listings and sales, prices edged higher and inventory expanded. Motivated buyers are moving quickly on well-presented homes, while sellers benefit from steady demand and selective competition.
Dauphin County
| Metric | Oct 2024 | Oct 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Listings | 263 | 340 | ▲ +29.3% |
| Sold Homes | 244 | 266 | ▲ +9.0% |
| Pending Sales | 215 | 299 | ▲ +39.1% |
| Median Sold Price | $264,250 | $281,250 | ▲ +6.4% |
| Average Sold Price | $297,375 | $320,730 | ▲ +7.8% |
| Active Listings (EOM) | 387 | 471 | ▲ +21.7% |
| Months of Supply | 1.4 | 1.8 | ▲ +28.6% |
| Median DOM | 23 | 26 | ▲ +13.0% |
Takeaway: Strong buyer momentum with pending sales up nearly 40%. More listings are giving buyers choices, but well-priced homes continue to move quickly. Sellers remain in a strong position when pricing strategically.
Cumberland County
| Metric | Oct 2024 | Oct 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Listings | 302 | 343 | ▲ +13.6% |
| Pending Sales | 239 | 284 | ▲ +18.8% |
| Sold Homes | 262 | 236 | ▼ −9.9% |
| Median Sold Price | $324,500 | $325,000 | ▲ +0.2% |
| Average Sold Price | $363,043 | $365,844 | ▲ +0.8% |
| Active Listings (EOM) | 439 | 500 | ▲ +13.9% |
| Months of Supply | 1.9 | 1.9 | 0.0% |
| Median DOM | 26 | 28 | ▲ +7.7% |
Takeaway: Activity remains steady with new listings and pendings both rising. Prices held flat, suggesting balance between supply and demand as the market stabilizes heading into winter.
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