Central PA Housing Market Update — February 2026 vs February 2025
Lebanon • Dauphin • Cumberland Counties
February gave us a clearer look at how the 2026 spring market is beginning to take shape across Central Pennsylvania. Below is a year-over-year comparison for Lebanon, Dauphin, and Cumberland Counties—highlighting how pricing, inventory, and buyer activity shifted from February 2025 to February 2026.
Lebanon County
| Metric | Feb 2025 | Feb 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Listings | 117 | 145 | ▲ +23.9% |
| Pending Sales | 86 | 101 | ▲ +17.4% |
| Homes Sold | 84 | 92 | ▲ +9.5% |
| Median Sold Price | $285,000 | $287,500 | ▲ +0.9% |
| Inventory (End of Month) | 242 | 292 | ▲ +20.7% |
| Months of Supply | 2.1 | 2.4 | ▲ +14.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 37 | 41 | ▲ +10.8% |
| Cumulative Days on Market | 41 | 46 | ▲ +12.2% |
Takeaway: Lebanon County saw stronger activity across new listings, pendings, and closed sales. Inventory continued to build, giving buyers more choices, while prices remained relatively stable year-over-year.
Dauphin County
| Metric | Feb 2025 | Feb 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Listings | 192 | 214 | ▲ +11.5% |
| Pending Sales | 165 | 178 | ▲ +7.9% |
| Homes Sold | 164 | 171 | ▲ +4.3% |
| Median Sold Price | $245,000 | $249,900 | ▲ +2.0% |
| Inventory (End of Month) | 335 | 384 | ▲ +14.6% |
| Months of Supply | 1.9 | 2.1 | ▲ +10.5% |
| Median Days on Market | 32 | 36 | ▲ +12.5% |
| Cumulative Days on Market | 34 | 38 | ▲ +11.8% |
Takeaway: Dauphin County showed healthy year-over-year growth in listings, pendings, and sold homes. Pricing stayed steady, while inventory gains gave buyers slightly more breathing room heading into spring.
Cumberland County
| Metric | Feb 2025 | Feb 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Listings | 181 | 243 | ▲ +34.3% |
| Pending Sales | 170 | 189 | ▲ +11.2% |
| Homes Sold | 170 | 154 | ▼ −9.4% |
| Median Sold Price | $310,500 | $300,000 | ▼ −3.4% |
| Inventory (End of Month) | 330 | 370 | ▲ +12.1% |
| Months of Supply | 2.2 | 2.3 | ▲ +4.5% |
| Median Days on Market | 37 | 37 | 0% |
| Cumulative Days on Market | 39 | 54 | ▲ +38.5% |
Takeaway: Cumberland County saw a sharp increase in new inventory and continued buyer activity, but slightly fewer closings and softer pricing compared to a year ago. Homes are taking longer to fully cycle through the market.
Whether you’re buying, selling, or planning ahead, understanding how your local market is shifting can help you make smarter decisions. If you want a hyper-local breakdown for your neighborhood and price range, we’re happy to help.