Market Intelligence Report — PA-060

Pottsville, PA

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

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

Median Listing

$160K
+3.2% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.46
-8.2% YoY

Active Inventory

401
+26.9% YoY

Median DOM

53 Days
+9.3% YoY

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The Pottsville market is currently experiencing a cooling trend, characterized by a pending ratio of 0.46. This indicates a moderated pace of demand absorption relative to available supply, with active listings increasing significantly by 26.9% over the past year.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Pottsville market right now.

Active listings have expanded by 26.9% year-over-year, reaching 401 units. Concurrently, the pending ratio declined by 8.2% from the prior year, settling at 0.46, signaling a reduced intensity of buyer activity. Median listing prices have shown modest appreciation, increasing by 3.2% year-over-year, while median days on market have extended by 9.3% to 53 days. The share of price-reduced listings has also risen by 1.9% compared to the prior year.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$160K-0.0% MoM

Active Inventory

401+26.9% YoY

Days on Market

53+9.3% YoY

Sold Score™

52-8.2% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

52
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 that buyers have a greater opportunity for careful evaluation due to expanding inventory. The increase in median days on market and the higher share of price reductions imply that price discipline is becoming more critical for sellers. While properties are still transacting, the pace has moderated, requiring more strategic positioning of listings.

Luxury Segment

Average listing prices have shown a slightly higher year-over-year growth rate at 4.0% compared to the 3.2% for median listing prices, which can sometimes indicate mixed dynamics within higher price tiers. However, the median price per square foot has also increased by 6.4% year-over-year, suggesting general market strength rather than a distinct luxury segment softness. No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

401 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 184 per month.

Pricing Pressure
18.2%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +1.9% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +6.4% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.46

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

Recommended For This Market

Cooling

Selling in Pottsville, PA? Homes here are taking 5 days longer to sell than last year.

Pottsville, PA is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.

Buyer Demand Index
46%
Median Days on Market
53 days
Inventory YoY
+27%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Pottsville, PA
CBSA Code
39060
State
PA

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

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Pottsville metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.46 with median days on market at 53.

  • Are home prices dropping in Pottsville?+

    Median listing price is $160K, +3.2% year over year. 18.2% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Pottsville?+

    The typical listing sits 53 days on market, a +9.3% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 184 per month.

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

    Average listing prices have shown a slightly higher year-over-year growth rate at 4.0% compared to the 3.2% for median listing prices, which can sometimes indicate mixed dynamics within higher price tiers. However, the median price per square foot has also increased by 6.4% year-over-year, suggesting general market strength rather than a distinct luxury segment softness. No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

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

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Pottsville 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 39060 · 36mo history