Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 555,151 ↑ 0.4% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $83,703 12% above national median |
| Median Home Value | $279,400 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% |
| Median Age | 39.1 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 3.4% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 73 transactions |
| Active Listings | 87 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 330 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $67,236 |
| Recent Sales | 43 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 196 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 8.71 acres |
| Active Listings | 50 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 1.39 | $238,800 | $171,799 | 1 & 2 Bentley Ln | Lancaster |
| Feb 2026 | 27.50 | $1,333,750 | $48,500 | 0 Weidmansville Rd | Ephrata |
| Feb 2026 | 21.70 | $930,000 | $42,857 | 497 Pennsy Rd | New Providence |
| Jan 2026 | 8.90 | $260,000 | $29,213 | 102 Evergreen Rd | Adamstown |
| Dec 2025 | 6.30 | $210,000 | $33,333 | 585 N Ridge Rd | Reinholds |
| Dec 2025 | 12.50 | $910,000 | $72,800 | 4493 Chinchilla Ave Lot 1 | Mount Joy |
| Dec 2025 | 14.78 | $910,000 | $61,570 | 4493 Chinchilla Ave Lot 2 | Mount Joy |
| Dec 2025 | 3.00 | $180,000 | $60,000 | 176 Middle Creek Rd | Lititz |
| Dec 2025 | 1.64 | $170,000 | $103,659 | 202 S Friends Rd | Nottingham |
| Nov 2025 | 17.54 | $840,000 | $47,891 | 0 Fairview Rd | Mount Joy |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 1.03 | $145,000 | $140,777 | 999 Hilldale Rd | Holtwood |
| Nov 2025 | 1.90 | $169,900 | $89,421 | 0 Little Britain Rd N Lot 3 | Quarryville |
| Nov 2025 | 26.50 | $1,500,000 | $56,604 | 0 Lancaster Rd | Manheim |
| Nov 2025 | 4.00 | $140,000 | $35,000 | 90 Hilldale Rd | Pequea |
| Nov 2025 | 1.98 | $229,000 | $115,657 | 124 Stony Hill Rd | Quarryville |
| Oct 2025 | 1.99 | $285,000 | $143,216 | 283 Cambridge Rd | Gap |
| Oct 2025 | 2.00 | $275,000 | $137,500 | 0 Cambridge Rd | Gap |
| Oct 2025 | 1.02 | $340,000 | $333,333 | 494 Stonehenge Dr | Lititz |
| Oct 2025 | 1.78 | $60,000 | $33,708 | 2784 Hossler Rd | Manheim |
| Oct 2025 | 3.90 | $100,000 | $25,641 | 0 Arcadia Trace Rd | Peach Bottom |
| Sep 2025 | 5.59 | $250,000 | $44,723 | 1640 Kleinfeltersville Rd | Stevens |
| Sep 2025 | 5.16 | $275,000 | $53,295 | 0 Little Britain Rd | Quarryville |
| Aug 2025 | 2.70 | $260,000 | $96,296 | 0 S Vintage Rd | Paradise |
| Aug 2025 | 2.00 | $225,000 | $112,500 | 232 Creek Rd | Millersville |
| Aug 2025 | 2.69 | $65,000 | $24,164 | 0 Paradise Ln | Ellijay |
| Aug 2025 | 4.00 | $165,000 | $41,250 | 0 Mountain Ln Lot 0 | Narvon |
| Jul 2025 | 2.26 | $700,000 | $309,736 | 2521 Gamber Rd | Washington Boro |
| Jul 2025 | 2.20 | $125,000 | $56,818 | 343 Wolf Rock Rd | Paradise |
| Jun 2025 | 3.10 | $300,000 | $96,774 | 733 Dorsea Rd | Lancaster |
| Jun 2025 | 28.40 | $700,000 | $24,648 | 243 Boulder Ln | Elizabethtown |
| Jun 2025 | 5.10 | $315,000 | $61,765 | 0 Mount Zion Rd | Narvon |
| Jun 2025 | 6.00 | $8,000,000 | $1,333,333 | 1905 McFarland Dr | Landisville |
| May 2025 | 15.39 | $2,685,760 | $174,513 | 0 Hess Blvd | Lancaster |
| Apr 2025 | 23.80 | $823,480 | $34,600 | 0 Long Ln | Millersville |
| Apr 2025 | 27.00 | $2,275,000 | $84,259 | 748 Orchard Rd | Lititz |
| Apr 2025 | 57.15 | $3,143,250 | $55,000 | 2360 Sheaffer Rd | Elizabethtown |
| Apr 2025 | 5.60 | $200,000 | $35,714 | 3151 Creighton Dr Lot 3 | Manheim |
| Mar 2025 | 1.40 | $132,500 | $94,643 | 1221 River Rd | Holtwood |
| Mar 2025 | 2.75 | $184,900 | $67,236 | 615 W Church Rd | Ephrata |
| Mar 2025 | 7.40 | $710,000 | $95,946 | 0 Graystone Rd | Manheim |
| Mar 2025 | 1.00 | $186,666 | $186,666 | 3231 Kauffman Rd | Washington Boro |
| Mar 2025 | 1.30 | $186,666 | $143,589 | 3257 Kauffman Rd | Washington Boro |
| Mar 2025 | 1.25 | $170,000 | $135,707 | 546R Chapel Ln | Denver |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $160,000 |
| Recent Sales | 30 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 86 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.44 acres |
| Active Listings | 37 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 0.23 | $580,570 | 123 N West View Dr | Elizabethtown |
| Feb 2026 | 0.36 | $195,000 | 0 Barrholly Dr Lot 2 | Lancaster |
| Feb 2026 | 0.50 | $50,000 | 870 Greenville Rd | Denver |
| Feb 2026 | 0.88 | $437,000 | 400 E Main St | Mount Joy |
| Feb 2026 | 0.36 | $155,000 | 1716 Newport Dr | Lancaster |
| Jan 2026 | 0.49 | $50,000 | LOT 6 Scenic Dr | Manheim |
| Jan 2026 | 0.63 | $50,000 | LOT 11 Scenic Dr | Manheim |
| Jan 2026 | 0.53 | $65,000 | 305 Conestoga Blvd | Lancaster |
| Jan 2026 | 0.37 | $120,000 | 20 N Kinzer Ave | New Holland |
| Jan 2026 | 0.60 | $116,000 | 0 Nottingham Rd | Peach Bottom |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 0.62 | $229,900 | 712 Honey Farm Rd | Lititz |
| Jan 2026 | 0.47 | $160,000 | 0 E Pine St | Ephrata |
| Jan 2026 | 0.62 | $229,900 | LOT 36 Honey Farm Rd | Lititz |
| Dec 2025 | 0.32 | $106,000 | 0 N Kinzer Rd | Kinzers |
| Dec 2025 | 0.21 | $418,420 | 204 Creekside Dr | New Providence |
| Dec 2025 | 0.34 | $3,000 | Baldwin Dr | Lancaster |
| Dec 2025 | 0.70 | $64,900 | 770 Maple Grove Rd | New Holland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.12 | $590,678 | 2229 Coach Light Ln | Lancaster |
| Dec 2025 | 0.60 | $153,000 | 992 Hammon Ave | Ephrata |
| Nov 2025 | 0.92 | $100,000 | LOT 12 Scenic Dr | Manheim |
| Nov 2025 | 0.37 | $110,000 | 15 W State St | Quarryville |
| Nov 2025 | 0.23 | $520,000 | 4 Marsh Run | Elizabethtown |
| Nov 2025 | 0.37 | $45,000 | Butter Rd Lot 1 & 2 | Lancaster |
| Oct 2025 | 0.67 | $380,000 | 8 Ponderosa Dr | Lancaster |
| Oct 2025 | 0.03 | $28,000 | 518 Green St | Lancaster |
| Oct 2025 | 0.90 | $385,000 | 11 Thaton Rd | Lititz |
| Oct 2025 | 0.25 | $521,300 | 210 Randolph Dr | Elizabethtown |
| Sep 2025 | 0.10 | $729,883 | 872 Fenton Ave | Lancaster |
| Sep 2025 | 0.19 | $846,249 | 1058 Bluegrass Rd | Lancaster |
| Sep 2025 | 0.29 | $175,000 | 2024 Meadow Ridge Dr | Lancaster |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 555,151 |
| Population (2020) | 552,984 |
| Population Growth | 0.39% |
| Median Household Income | $83,703 |
| Median Home Value | $279,400 |
| Total Housing Units | 217,863 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 7,327 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 3.4% |
| Median Age | 39.1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 74,352 (13.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% |
Market Overview
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania has a population of 555,151, which has grown 0.39% since 2020. The median household income is $83,703, above the national median of $74,580 by 12.2%. The housing vacancy rate of 3.4% suggests tight market conditions. Lancaster County remains a key area for land acquisition in Pennsylvania. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $67,236 per acre, with properties averaging 11.50 acres. There are currently 87 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Lancaster County has a population of 555,151. The county has grown 0.39% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Lancaster County?
The median household income in Lancaster County is $83,703, which is 12.2% above the national median of $74,580.
Is Lancaster County growing or shrinking?
Lancaster County is growing. The population has increased 0.39% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Lancaster County?
The median home value in Lancaster County is $279,400. The housing vacancy rate is 3.4%, which suggests tight market conditions. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $67,236 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $192,750.
Does Reelvest buy land in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania?
Yes! Reelvest Properties buys vacant land throughout Pennsylvania, including Lancaster 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.