Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 105,183 ↑ 1.3% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $81,071 9% above national median |
| Median Home Value | $256,100 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% |
| Median Age | 43.8 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 6.8% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 156 transactions |
| Active Listings | 54 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 167 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (May 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $16,077 |
| Recent Sales | 93 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 164 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 19.51 acres |
| Active Listings | 40 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 1.58 | $84,000 | $53,165 | 10 Rupp Rd | Gettysburg |
| Mar 2026New | 1.00 | $56,000 | $56,000 | 9 & 7 Deer Trl | Fairfield |
| Feb 2026 | 85.83 | $1,100,000 | $12,816 | 470 Brough Rd | Abbottstown |
| Feb 2026 | 14.38 | $3,895,500 | $270,897 | Table Rock Rd | Gettysburg |
| Feb 2026 | 48.40 | $1,043,520 | $21,560 | Littlestown Rd | Hanover |
| Feb 2026 | 20.80 | $208,915 | $10,044 | TRACT 3 208/ Acres | York Springs |
| Feb 2026 | 27.15 | $272,695 | $10,044 | TRACT 2 2715/ Acres | York Springs |
| Feb 2026 | 38.37 | $385,389 | $10,044 | TRACT 1 3837/ Acres | York Springs |
| Feb 2026 | 48.40 | $2,168,500 | $44,804 | 0 Littlestown Rd | Hanover |
| Feb 2026 | 11.05 | $607,750 | $55,000 | 4900 Hanover Rd | Hanover |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 1.89 | $19,419 | $10,275 | 125 Cedar Ridge Rd | New Oxford |
| Jan 2026 | 10.12 | $152,500 | $15,069 | 1350 Mount Carmel Rd | Orrtanna |
| Jan 2026 | 35.25 | $230,000 | $6,525 | Orchard Rd | Orrtanna |
| Jan 2026 | 47.36 | $275,000 | $5,807 | Rolling Ln | Abbottstown |
| Jan 2026 | 11.34 | $275,000 | $24,250 | Woods Rd Lot 2 | Abbottstown |
| Jan 2026 | 36.66 | $130,750 | $3,567 | Old Harrisburg Rd | Gettysburg |
| Jan 2026 | 7.90 | $150,000 | $18,987 | 1 Hickory Ave | Gettysburg |
| Jan 2026 | 27.99 | $450,000 | $16,077 | 76 Kohler School Rd | New Oxford |
| Jan 2026 | 7.50 | $50,000 | $6,667 | Chambersburg Rd | Orrtanna |
| Jan 2026 | 2.26 | $1,170,138 | $517,763 | Martin Rd | Gettysburg |
| Dec 2025 | 10.18 | $275,000 | $27,014 | 0 Irishtown Rd | New Oxford |
| Dec 2025 | 24.32 | $240,000 | $9,868 | 794 Harbaugh Valley Rd | Fairfield |
| Dec 2025 | 7.50 | $50,000 | $6,667 | 0 Chambersburg Rd | Orrtanna |
| Dec 2025 | 1.00 | $68,000 | $68,000 | 55 Crimson Way | Biglerville |
| Dec 2025 | 11.15 | $102,000 | $9,148 | TRACT 2 1115/ Acres | Fairfield |
| Dec 2025 | 13.17 | $240,000 | $18,223 | TRACT 3 1317/ Acres | Fairfield |
| Dec 2025 | 1.32 | $4,000 | $3,030 | 70 Toms Creek Trl | Fairfield |
| Dec 2025 | 23.04 | $207,000 | $8,984 | 1285 Frederick Pike | Littlestown |
| Dec 2025 | 5.94 | $289,900 | $48,805 | 1175 Knoxlyn Rd | Gettysburg |
| Dec 2025 | 3.14 | $180,000 | $57,325 | 65 White Oak Trl | Gettysburg |
| Nov 2025 | 22.30 | $340,000 | $15,247 | 645 Heidlersburg Rd Lot 2 | Biglerville |
| Nov 2025 | 10.06 | $149,900 | $14,901 | 211 Opossum Hill Rd | Aspers |
| Nov 2025 | 1.03 | $20,000 | $19,418 | 66 Fruitwood Trl | Fairfield |
| Nov 2025 | 10.08 | $250,000 | $24,802 | 315 Silo Rd | Orrtanna |
| Nov 2025 | 7.80 | $58,500 | $7,500 | Race Track Rd | Hanover |
| Nov 2025 | 1.92 | $72,500 | $37,760 | 804 Chestnut Hill Rd | Aspers |
| Nov 2025 | 32.54 | $202,400 | $6,220 | Five Forks Ln | Five Forks |
| Oct 2025 | 32.54 | $203,000 | $6,238 | Lots 1 2 3 Five Forks Ln | Fairfield |
| Oct 2025 | 41.37 | $700,000 | $16,920 | 250 Gooseville Rd | New Oxford |
| Oct 2025 | 8.70 | $1,095 | $126 | 2871 Old Route 30 | Orrtanna |
| Oct 2025 | 20.89 | $200,000 | $9,574 | Wenksville Rd | Biglerville |
| Oct 2025 | 4.90 | $26,000 | $5,306 | Old Route 30 | Orrtanna |
| Oct 2025 | 2.89 | $260,000 | $89,965 | 420 Kohler School Rd | New Oxford |
| Oct 2025 | 3.11 | $124,000 | $39,871 | 2660 Heidlersburg Rd | Gettysburg |
| Oct 2025 | 24.27 | $224,900 | $9,267 | Grasshopper Ln | Fairfield |
| Sep 2025 | 13.11 | $270,000 | $20,595 | 1445 Hanover Pike | Littlestown |
| Sep 2025 | 2.33 | $33,150 | $14,228 | 596 Bendersville Wenksvill Rd | Aspers |
| Sep 2025 | 28.90 | $148,764 | $5,148 | Braggtown Rd | York Springs |
| Sep 2025 | 1.04 | $60,000 | $57,692 | 12 Dora Trl | Fairfield |
| Sep 2025 | 2.33 | $62,000 | $26,609 | 596 Bendersville Wenksville Rd | Aspers |
| Sep 2025 | 42.30 | $450,000 | $10,638 | 0 Mount Tabor Rd | Bendersville |
| Sep 2025 | 17.47 | $144,000 | $8,243 | Quaker Valley Rd | Biglerville |
| Sep 2025 | 4.84 | $75,000 | $15,496 | Town Hill Rd | York Springs |
| Sep 2025 | 3.28 | $135,000 | $41,159 | 145 Schottie Rd | Littlestown |
| Sep 2025 | 6.12 | $36,000 | $5,882 | 6980 Chambersburg Rd | Fayetteville |
| Aug 2025 | 2.16 | $4,242 | $1,964 | 6153 Fairfield Rd | Fairfield |
| Aug 2025 | 11.74 | $295,000 | $25,128 | 194 Old Harrisburg Rd | York Springs |
| Aug 2025 | 1.00 | $56,000 | $56,000 | 1780 Tract Rd | Fairfield |
| Aug 2025 | 1.00 | $56,000 | $56,000 | 1760 Tract Rd | Fairfield |
| Aug 2025 | 1.00 | $56,000 | $56,000 | 1770 Tract Rd | Fairfield |
| Aug 2025 | 5.44 | $194,500 | $35,754 | 35 Henry Ln | Gettysburg |
| Aug 2025 | 11.74 | $295,000 | $25,128 | 250 Old Route 15 | York Springs |
| Aug 2025 | 1.32 | $118,997 | $90,149 | 123 Antietam Run #117 | Hanover |
| Aug 2025 | 2.31 | $75,000 | $32,468 | 35 Newman Rd | Orrtanna |
| Aug 2025 | 100.44 | $215,000 | $2,141 | Basehoar Rd | Littlestown |
| Aug 2025 | 7.13 | $247,000 | $34,642 | 762 Line Rd | Littlestown |
| Aug 2025 | 2.55 | $800 | $314 | 151 Clapsaddle Rd | Gettysburg |
| Jul 2025 | 1.35 | $105,000 | $77,778 | Stoney Point Rd | East Berlin |
| Jul 2025 | 31.98 | $495,000 | $15,478 | 550 Hilltown Rd | Gettysburg |
| Jul 2025 | 119.44 | $379,980 | $3,181 | 65 Shank Rd | New Oxford |
| Jul 2025 | 1.45 | $80,000 | $55,172 | 4199 York Rd | New Oxford |
| Jul 2025 | 2.07 | $79,900 | $38,599 | 91 Hirschmann Rd | Biglerville |
| Jul 2025 | 29.32 | $408,343 | $13,927 | 274 Bottom Rd | Orrtanna |
| Jul 2025 | 1.90 | $59,000 | $31,053 | 30 Hirschmann Rd | Biglerville |
| Jul 2025 | 1.03 | $59,900 | $58,156 | 62 Fruitwood Trl | Fairfield |
| Jul 2025 | 33.72 | $207,500 | $6,154 | Littlestown Rd | Littlestown |
| Jun 2025 | 25.87 | $270,000 | $10,437 | 2137 Newman Rd | Fayetteville |
| Jun 2025 | 1.84 | $3,500 | $1,902 | 470 Seven Stars Rd | Gettysburg |
| Jun 2025 | 4.00 | $99,000 | $24,750 | 360 Big Hill Rd | Gardners |
| Jun 2025 | 5.59 | $235,000 | $42,039 | Old Route 30 | Orrtanna |
| Jun 2025 | 10.40 | $130,000 | $12,500 | Berry Patch Ln | Orrtanna |
| Jun 2025 | 60.38 | $397,000 | $6,575 | 521 Five Forks Ln | Fairfield |
| May 2025 | 3.43 | $185,000 | $53,936 | 101 Babylon Rd | Littlestown |
| May 2025 | 1.90 | $73,500 | $38,684 | 290 Hirschmann Rd | Biglerville |
| May 2025 | 17.91 | $270,000 | $15,075 | 625 Water St | Fairfield |
| May 2025 | 13.26 | $190,000 | $14,329 | Forest Dr | Abbottstown |
| May 2025 | 1.33 | $75,000 | $56,391 | Jacks Mountain Rd | Fairfield |
| May 2025 | 159.38 | $1,035,970 | $6,500 | Starr Ln | Fairfield |
| May 2025 | 2.57 | $74,900 | $29,144 | 509 Gablers Rd | Gardners |
| May 2025 | 179.31 | $1,035,970 | $5,778 | 0 Starr Ln | Fairfield |
| May 2025 | 1.61 | $40,000 | $24,845 | 46 Mason Dixon Trl | Fairfield |
| May 2025 | 5.51 | $142,000 | $25,771 | 298 Middle Creek Rd | Fairfield |
| May 2025 | 17.81 | $60,000 | $3,369 | Harbaugh Valley Rd | Fairfield |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $27,000 |
| Recent Sales | 63 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 106 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.54 acres |
| Active Listings | 14 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 0.73 | $42,900 | 28 Swallow Trl | Fairfield |
| Mar 2026New | 0.99 | $55,000 | 11 Mary Ann Trl | Fairfield |
| Feb 2026 | 0.52 | $489,000 | 45 Cross View Trl | Gettysburg |
| Feb 2026 | 0.61 | $20,450 | 129 School House Hill Rd | Fayetteville |
| Jan 2026 | 0.37 | $30,000 | 12 Lincoln Dr | East Berlin |
| Jan 2026 | 0.65 | $429,900 | 31 View Trl | Fairfield |
| Jan 2026 | 0.34 | $65,000 | 11 McCandless Dr | East Berlin |
| Jan 2026 | 0.52 | $26,000 | 25 Shirley Trl | Fairfield |
| Jan 2026 | 0.52 | $8,750 | 57 Walnut Trl | Fairfield |
| Dec 2025 | 0.78 | $537,000 | Delany Trl | Fairfield |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 0.12 | $25,000 | 123 S Franklin St | Gettysburg |
| Dec 2025 | 0.46 | $42,500 | 5 Main Trl | Fairfield |
| Dec 2025 | 0.60 | $39,000 | 456 Aspers Bendersville Rd | Aspers |
| Dec 2025 | 0.93 | $49,900 | 15 Edward Ct | Orrtanna |
| Dec 2025 | 0.52 | $5,000 | 49 Rist Trl | Fairfield |
| Dec 2025 | 0.46 | $8,000 | 47 Ridge Trl | Fairfield |
| Dec 2025 | 0.37 | $45,000 | 50 Burnside Dr | East Berlin |
| Dec 2025 | 0.92 | $65,000 | 28 Meadow Lark Trl | Fairfield |
| Dec 2025 | 0.57 | $45,000 | 2258 Baltimore Pike | Gettysburg |
| Dec 2025 | 0.64 | $15,000 | 13 Plain View Trl | Fairfield |
| Dec 2025 | 0.52 | $30,000 | 19 Plain View Trl | Fairfield |
| Dec 2025 | 0.75 | $30,000 | 29 Plainview Trl | Fairfield |
| Dec 2025 | 0.52 | $15,000 | 6 Clipper Trl | Fairfield |
| Dec 2025 | 0.53 | $15,000 | 43 Freedom Trl | Fairfield |
| Dec 2025 | 0.52 | $40,000 | 8 View Trl | Fairfield |
| Dec 2025 | 0.41 | $2,325 | 1216 Iron Springs Rd | Fairfield |
| Dec 2025 | 0.45 | $938 | 9 Teresa Dr | New Oxford |
| Dec 2025 | 0.52 | $1,200 | 32 Ultra Trl | Fairfield |
| Dec 2025 | 0.57 | $5,000 | 2 Robin Nest Trl | Fairfield |
| Dec 2025 | 0.52 | $2,100 | 15 Winter Trl | Fairfield |
| Dec 2025 | 0.52 | $2,100 | 13 Winter Trl | Fairfield |
| Dec 2025 | 0.54 | $2,600 | Sheridan Trl | Fairfield |
| Dec 2025 | 0.63 | $2,300 | Parish Trl | Fairfield |
| Dec 2025 | 0.46 | $29,000 | 10 Dove Trl | Fairfield |
| Dec 2025 | 0.21 | $2,000 | Pecher Rd | Fairfield |
| Nov 2025 | 0.63 | $5,000 | 149 Pecher Rd | Fairfield |
| Nov 2025 | 0.52 | $5,000 | 23 E Wind Trl | Fairfield |
| Nov 2025 | 0.65 | $27,000 | 2 Finch Trl | Fairfield |
| Nov 2025 | 0.28 | $2,000 | 0 Pecher Rd | Fairfield |
| Nov 2025 | 0.03 | $1,500 | 122 Flickinger Rd | Gettysburg |
| Nov 2025 | 0.30 | $50,000 | 42 McCandless Dr | East Berlin |
| Nov 2025 | 0.58 | $30,000 | 74 Sedgwick Dr | East Berlin |
| Nov 2025 | 0.52 | $50,000 | 73 Diane Trl | Fairfield |
| Nov 2025 | 0.63 | $5,000 | 90 Bluebird Trl | Fairfield |
| Nov 2025 | 0.56 | $1,000 | 6 Blue Spruce Trl | Fairfield |
| Oct 2025 | 0.65 | $78,000 | 2774 Heidlersburg Rd | Gettysburg |
| Oct 2025 | 0.52 | $15,000 | 76 Thunder Trl | Fairfield |
| Oct 2025 | 0.59 | $1,900 | 43 Partridge Trl | Fairfield |
| Oct 2025 | 0.52 | $15,000 | 84 Thunder Trl | Fairfield |
| Oct 2025 | 0.97 | $121,997 | 297 Ledger Dr #60 | Hanover |
| Oct 2025 | 0.37 | $45,000 | 47 Burnside Dr | East Berlin |
| Oct 2025 | 0.46 | $34,500 | 39 Eagles Trl | Fairfield |
| Oct 2025 | 0.67 | $9,000 | 61 Ranch Trl | Fairfield |
| Oct 2025 | 0.30 | $500,453 | 386 Lively Stream Way | Gettysburg |
| Oct 2025 | 0.52 | $5,000 | 49 Sydnor Trl | Fairfield |
| Oct 2025 | 0.46 | $34,500 | 39 Eagle Trl | Fairfield |
| Oct 2025 | 0.41 | $35,000 | 14 Lincoln Cv | East Berlin |
| Oct 2025 | 0.70 | $25,000 | 14 Lion Trl | Fairfield |
| Oct 2025 | 0.52 | $27,500 | 7 Fawn Trl | Fairfield |
| Sep 2025 | 0.58 | $35,200 | 68 Hilltop Trl | Fairfield |
| Sep 2025 | 0.52 | $9,000 | 32 Oak Ridge Trl | Fairfield |
| Sep 2025 | 0.52 | $50,000 | 21 Snow Bird Trl | Fairfield |
| Sep 2025 | 0.46 | $32,000 | 49 Meadow Lark Trl | Fairfield |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 105,183 |
| Population (2020) | 103,852 |
| Population Growth | 1.28% |
| Median Household Income | $81,071 |
| Median Home Value | $256,100 |
| Total Housing Units | 43,377 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,966 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 6.8% |
| Median Age | 43.8 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10,664 (10.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 3.0% |
Market Overview
Adams County, Pennsylvania has a population of 105,183, which has grown 1.28% since 2020. The median household income is $81,071, above the national median of $74,580 by 8.7%. With a median home value of $256,100 and an unemployment rate of 3.0%, the local economy is strong. The housing vacancy rate of 6.8% suggests tight market conditions. As part of Pennsylvania, Adams County benefits from the state's growing interest in vacant land investment. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $16,077 per acre, with properties averaging 19.50 acres. There are currently 54 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Adams County, Pennsylvania?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Adams County has a population of 105,183. The county has grown 1.28% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Adams County?
The median household income in Adams County is $81,071, which is 8.7% above the national median of $74,580.
Is Adams County growing or shrinking?
Adams County is growing. The population has increased 1.28% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Adams County?
The median home value in Adams County is $256,100. The housing vacancy rate is 6.8%, which suggests tight market conditions. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, indicating a strong local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $16,077 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $27,500.
Does Reelvest buy land in Adams County, Pennsylvania?
Yes! Reelvest Properties buys vacant land throughout Pennsylvania, including Adams County. We make cash offers within 24-48 hours, close in 14-30 days, and pay all closing costs. Get your free cash offer today.
Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.