Market Intelligence Report — PA-300

State College, PA

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

Ref. No: 2026-PA-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Accelerated

Median Listing

$400K
-2.8% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.77
-7.3% YoY

Active Inventory

246
+7.0% YoY

Median DOM

50 Days
-13.4% YoY

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The State College, PA housing market exhibits accelerated demand absorption, with a pending ratio of 0.77 indicating strong buyer activity relative to active listings. Active listings have expanded by 7.0% year-over-year, yet demand continues to outpace new supply entering the market.

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

2.6%-0.8 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Sep 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

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

Population & Migration

157,393-0.7% 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 State College market right now.

Active listings have seen a modest increase of 7.0% year-over-year, accompanied by a significant 38.8% year-over-year rise in new listings, suggesting an improving flow of inventory. Despite this, the median listing price experienced a 2.8% year-over-year contraction, alongside a 3.6% decline month-over-month. Median days on market decreased by 13.4% year-over-year, reflecting a quicker absorption of available properties.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$400K-3.6% MoM

Active Inventory

246+7.0% YoY

Days on Market

50-13.4% YoY

Sold Score™

81-7.3% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

81
Oct 23Sep 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Oct 23Sep 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Oct 23May 24Dec 24Jul 25Feb 26Sep 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 rapid pace of sales, indicated by the 13.4% year-over-year reduction in median days on market, places considerable pressure on inventory. While new listings have increased, the strong pending ratio suggests that properties are moving quickly, requiring prompt decision-making from prospective buyers to secure available homes. Price discipline appears to be under some pressure, with median listing prices declining year-over-year.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price has declined by 6.6% year-over-year, contrasting with a slight 0.3% year-over-year increase in median $/sqft. The average listing price ($506,984) remains notably higher than the median listing price ($399,900), indicating some stratification at the higher end of the market.

Supply Dynamics

246 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 136 per month.

Pricing Pressure
15.1%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -0.3% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +0.3% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.77

Pending-to-active ratio — Accelerated.

Recommended For This Market

Accelerated

Selling in State College, PA? Homes here are taking 8 days less to sell than last year.

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

Buyer Demand Index
77%
Median Days on Market
50 days
Inventory YoY
+7%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
State College, PA
CBSA Code
44300
State
PA

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