Market Intelligence Report — PA-500

Erie, PA

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-PA-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Very Competitive

Median Listing

$245K
+2.5% YoY

Pending Ratio

1.12
+8.0% YoY

Active Inventory

285
-8.1% YoY

Median DOM

34 Days
-10.5% YoY

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The Erie, PA housing market exhibits very competitive conditions, driven by a pending ratio of 1.12, indicating demand strongly outstripping current inventory. Active listings have contracted by 8.1% year-over-year, further intensifying supply pressures.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Job Market

3.7%-1.0 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Jul 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

265,832-0.2% YoY

Resident population · Jan 2025

Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.

U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Future Housing Supply

Data not yet available.

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

Market Analysis

What's moving the Erie market right now.

Active listings have decreased by 8.1% over the past year, resulting in a constrained supply environment. Despite this, new listings have seen a modest 2.9% year-over-year increase. The median listing price has risen by 2.5% year-over-year, reflecting sustained demand. Furthermore, the median days on market declined by 10.5% over the past year, illustrating a faster absorption pace of available properties.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$245K+6.9% MoM

Active Inventory

285-8.1% YoY

Days on Market

34-10.5% YoY

Sold Score™

88+8.0% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

88
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

The elevated pending ratio of 1.12 indicates significant demand absorption relative to available supply, suggesting an environment where properties are securing contracts quickly. This pace contributes to reduced negotiating flexibility for those seeking to acquire property, and places pressure on price discipline for available listings. The contraction in active listings further limits options, favoring a rapid transactional pace.

Luxury Segment

Average listing prices declined by 4.4% year-over-year, while median listing prices increased by 2.5%. The average listing price ($324,076) remains notably higher than the median ($244,900), suggesting some divergence at higher price points, although no distinct luxury-segment signal is clearly discernible from the median $/sqft or median sqft data.

Supply Dynamics

285 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 280 per month.

Pricing Pressure
12.7%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -3.7% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +0.9% year-over-year.

Absorption
1.12

Pending-to-active ratio — Very Competitive.

Recommended For This Market

Very Competitive

Selling in Erie, PA? Homes here are taking 4 days less to sell than last year.

Demand in Erie, PA is outpacing supply. Well-prepared listings are still clearing quickly — pricing to the current pace matters more than waiting.

Buyer Demand Index
112%
Median Days on Market
34 days
Inventory YoY
−8%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Erie, PA
CBSA Code
21500
State
PA

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Erie?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Erie metro is classified as Very Competitive. Pending ratio is 1.12 with median days on market at 34.

  • Are home prices dropping in Erie?+

    Median listing price is $245K, +2.5% year over year. 12.7% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Erie?+

    The typical listing sits 34 days on market, a -10.5% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 280 per month.

  • What's happening in the Erie luxury market?+

    Average listing prices declined by 4.4% year-over-year, while median listing prices increased by 2.5%. The average listing price ($324,076) remains notably higher than the median ($244,900), suggesting some divergence at higher price points, although no distinct luxury-segment signal is clearly discernible from the median $/sqft or median sqft data.

  • Where can I find a trusted Erie real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Erie agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 21500 · 36mo history