Market Intelligence Report — PA-820

Lock Haven, PA

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

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

Median Listing

$215K
-17.3% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.67
+18.9% YoY

Active Inventory

78
+16.4% YoY

Median DOM

48 Days
-23.2% YoY

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The Lock Haven market currently exhibits accelerated conditions, primarily driven by a pending ratio of 0.67, indicating that demand continues to outpace available inventory. This market segment is characterized by a significant year-over-year decline in median listing prices by 17.3%.

Local Market Signals

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Lock Haven market right now.

Active listings have expanded by 16.4% over the past year, while new listings increased by 16.7%, suggesting a modest replenishment of supply. Concurrently, the pending ratio has increased by 18.9% year-over-year, reflecting strengthening absorption dynamics. Median days on market have decreased by 23.2% year-over-year, pointing to a faster transaction pace. Despite the increased activity, the median listing price has contracted by 17.3% compared to the prior year, alongside a 21.8% year-over-year decline in median price per square foot.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$215K-0.9% MoM

Active Inventory

78+16.4% YoY

Days on Market

48-23.2% YoY

Sold Score™

68+18.9% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

68
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 current market dynamics suggest a sustained pace of absorption, with a pending ratio above the 0.60 threshold indicating relatively swift movement of available properties. The contraction in median days on market exerts pressure on transaction timelines, requiring prompt engagement from prospective purchasers. This environment implies continued price discipline as the market adjusts to the current inventory and demand equilibrium.

Luxury Segment

Observations from the upper price tiers indicate potential softness, with the average listing price declining by 23.1% year-over-year, outpacing the 17.3% decline in the median listing price. Additionally, the median price per square foot has contracted by 21.8% compared to the prior year, suggesting a broader re-calibration across price points, potentially more pronounced in the luxury segment.

Supply Dynamics

78 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 28 per month.

Pricing Pressure
18.9%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -0.9% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -21.8% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.67

Pending-to-active ratio — Accelerated.

Recommended For This Market

Accelerated

Selling in Lock Haven, PA? Homes here are taking 15 days less to sell than last year.

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

Buyer Demand Index
67%
Median Days on Market
48 days
Inventory YoY
+16%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Lock Haven, PA
CBSA Code
30820
State
PA
Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Lock Haven?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Lock Haven metro is classified as Accelerated. Pending ratio is 0.67 with median days on market at 48.

  • Are home prices dropping in Lock Haven?+

    Median listing price is $215K, -17.3% year over year. 18.9% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Lock Haven?+

    The typical listing sits 48 days on market, a -23.2% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 28 per month.

  • What's happening in the Lock Haven luxury market?+

    Observations from the upper price tiers indicate potential softness, with the average listing price declining by 23.1% year-over-year, outpacing the 17.3% decline in the median listing price. Additionally, the median price per square foot has contracted by 21.8% compared to the prior year, suggesting a broader re-calibration across price points, potentially more pronounced in the luxury segment.

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

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Lock Haven 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 30820 · 36mo history