Lancaster County, PA home prices

Lancaster County, PA: the typical home is worth $388,209 as of 2026-05, up +4.6% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $209/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $38,266 → 2026: $388,209 (10.1×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $388,209, homes in Lancaster County sit 68% above the Pennsylvania median ($230,638) and 66% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #4 of 67 Pennsylvania counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+4.6% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here sell fast — a median 29 days on the market, with 11% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.8× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~25% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$1,916/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,526/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Lebanon County, PA ($320,674) · York County, PA ($309,992) · Chester County, PA ($576,594) · Berks County, PA ($312,341) · Harford County, MD ($422,893) · Cecil County, MD ($384,991)