Market Intelligence · PA / Lancaster County

Lancaster, PA home prices and housing market

3 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$313K1-yr changeUp3.1%

The typical home value in Lancaster, PA is $313K as of September 2026, up 3.1% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Lancaster ZIP code, the median list price is $345K and homes spend a median of 31 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Key takeaways

  • The typical Lancaster home is now worth about three hundred sixteen thousand dollars, up roughly 3 percent from a year ago, so values are still climbing.
  • The median asking price sits just under three hundred fifty thousand dollars, well above what the typical home is actually worth, and about 16 percent of listings, roughly one in six, have already cut their price.
  • The pattern is clear: this market rewards realistic pricing and quietly punishes reach.
Updated August 2026All city reports →
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Lancaster homes are selling in about twenty-five days, and buyers have almost nothing to choose from. If you have been wondering whether sellers still hold the advantage here, this month's numbers settle it. The typical Lancaster home is now worth about three hundred sixteen thousand dollars, up roughly 3 percent from a year ago, so values are still climbing. Meanwhile there are only about two hundred homes for sale across the city, with roughly one hundred seventy new listings coming on, which gives buyers very little choice. Here is the part worth watching. The median asking price sits just under three hundred fifty thousand dollars, well above what the typical home is actually worth, and about 16 percent of listings, roughly one in six, have already cut their price. The pattern is clear: this market rewards realistic pricing and quietly punishes reach. If you are thinking about selling, price at what your home is worth today, not above it, and you can expect serious interest within a few weeks. To see where your home stands right now, get a free home value estimate at Home Value Pros dot com.

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12-month value trend

+3.1% over 12 months

Typical home value in Lancaster over the last 12 months: $304K in Sep 2025 to $313K in Sep 2026 (+3.1%).

Sep 2025$304K

Sep 2026$313K

Median Zillow home value index across Lancaster's ZIP codes.

The coverage

Lancaster, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$313K
1-yr changeMedian across Lancaster ZIPs
+3.1%
ZIP markets live7 tracked in Lancaster
3
County
Lancaster County

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Context

In Lancaster, the typical home value is $313,322, up 3.1% over the past year as of September 2026. The median list price is $344,950, and homes for sale total 210, with 156 new listings added as of September 2026. The median days on market is 31, which suggests buyers are still moving at a steady pace. At the same time, 15.0% of listings have a price cut, so some sellers are adjusting expectations. For a homeowner deciding whether to sell, the citywide picture looks active but not forgiving of overpricing.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Lancaster, PA?

Typical home value

$313K

Up3.1%YoY

Median list price

$345K

Days on market

31

Homes for sale

210

Price cuts

15.0%

New listings

156

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Lancaster's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Lancaster, PA home prices over time

Typical home values in Lancaster, PA are up 3.1% over the past year, from $304K in September 2025 to $313K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Lancaster, PA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$313,322+3.1%
September 2025$303,967No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Lancaster ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Lancaster, PA a buyer's or seller's market?

Lancaster, PA leans toward a seller's market.

Relatively few listings have cut their asking price and homes for sale are scarce relative to new listings, which usually gives sellers the stronger position.

Based on a median of 31 days on market and 15% of listings with a price cut in the typical Lancaster ZIP code, and 156 new listings against 210 active listings across Lancaster, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Lancaster housing market forecast 2027

+3.0%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 3 Lancaster ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 3.0% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Lancaster rose 3.1%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Lancaster?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Lancaster shows typical home values rising 3.0% by September 2027, after a 3.1% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 3 Lancaster ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Lancaster?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 7 Lancaster ZIP codes in total; the remaining 4 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Lancaster, PA home prices.

How much is a home in Lancaster worth?

The typical home value in Lancaster is $313,322 as of September 2026. Citywide values are up 3.1% over the past year.

How fast are homes selling in Lancaster?

The median days on market is 31 as of September 2026. That indicates homes are taking some time to sell, but not sitting for an extended period citywide.

Are Lancaster sellers cutting prices?

As of September 2026, 15.0% of listings have a price cut. That means most listings have not reduced their asking price, but price cuts are still part of the current market.

Are home prices going up or down in Lancaster, PA?

Typical home values in Lancaster, PA are up 3.1% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Lancaster, PA a buyer's or seller's market?

Lancaster, PA leans toward a seller's market. Relatively few listings have cut their asking price and homes for sale are scarce relative to new listings, which usually gives sellers the stronger position. Based on a median of 31 days on market and 15% of listings with a price cut in the typical Lancaster ZIP code, and 156 new listings against 210 active listings across Lancaster, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

How long do homes take to sell in Lancaster, PA?

In the typical Lancaster ZIP code, homes spend a median of 31 days on market as of September 2026, based on Realtor.com listing data. Pricing and condition decide how fast any one home sells, so treat the median as a benchmark rather than a promise.

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