Greater Harrisburg Prices Steady as Inventory Grows

Enola, PA – October 20, 2026 – Greater Harrisburg’s median home price held even with a year ago in September, while the number of homes for sale continued to climb.

According to data from Bright MLS, the median sold price across the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® (GHAR) service area, which covers Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry counties, was $300,000 in September, down 3.2% from August.

Homes spent an average of 26 days on the market, 13% longer than the five-year September average of 23 days.

“Sale prices across Greater Harrisburg have held close to last year’s levels while the number of homes for sale continues to grow,” said Tracee Carter, 2026 President of the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS®. “That gives buyers more options heading into the final quarter of the year.”

At the end of September, there were 1,281 active homes for sale across the region, up 5.6% from August and 8.6% from a year ago. New pending sales eased to 562 for the month, while all pending contracts, including those carried over from August, totaled 786.

Dauphin County led the region in volume, with closed sales up 3.0% year over year to 274 and a median sold price of $284,950. Cumberland County saw the strongest price growth, with its median sold price rising 4.7% to $335,000 on 265 closed sales. In Perry County, closed sales edged up 2.9% to 35, and year-to-date sales are running 22.6% ahead of last year.

Buyers and sellers navigating these conditions are encouraged to work with a REALTOR®, a member of the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS®, who can offer guidance specific to their community and their individual goals.