Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 459,312 ↑ 0.6% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $82,238 10% above national median |
| Median Home Value | $235,000 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
| Median Age | 40.9 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 4.5% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 156 transactions |
| Active Listings | 89 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 185 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $41,667 |
| Recent Sales | 117 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 184 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 9.32 acres |
| Active Listings | 57 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 40.80 | $300,000 | $7,353 | 0 S Mountain Rd | Dillsburg |
| Mar 2026New | 4.00 | $165,000 | $41,250 | 0 Range End Rd | Dillsburg |
| Feb 2026 | 3.05 | $135,000 | $44,262 | 138 S Peiffer Rd | Wellsville |
| Feb 2026 | 3.44 | $190,000 | $55,233 | 0 Meadow Trl Lot 5 | Dillsburg |
| Feb 2026 | 2.00 | $115,000 | $57,500 | 0 Hametown Rd | Glen Rock |
| Feb 2026 | 6.75 | $820,000 | $121,481 | 0 Colony Rd | York |
| Feb 2026 | 1.40 | $119,100 | $85,071 | 1209 Jackson Square Rd | Spring Grove |
| Feb 2026 | 12.20 | $240,000 | $19,672 | Potts Hill Rd Lot 2-D-2 | Etters |
| Feb 2026 | 1.05 | $105,000 | $99,715 | 257 Wiley Mill Rd | New Park |
| Feb 2026 | 1.16 | $45,000 | $38,793 | 35 Percheron Dr | York |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 2.13 | $159,000 | $74,648 | 6895 Woodland Rd | Spring Grove |
| Feb 2026 | 2.41 | $125,000 | $51,867 | W Camping Area Rd | Dover |
| Feb 2026 | 150.46 | $3,135,000 | $20,836 | 0 Brown Rd | Fawn Grove |
| Jan 2026 | 1.69 | $8,052 | $4,765 | 1509 S Duke St | York |
| Jan 2026 | 1.59 | $165,000 | $103,774 | LOT 22 Willow Oak Dr | Lewisberry |
| Jan 2026 | 76.30 | $1,750,000 | $22,936 | 2606 Blymire Rd | Red Lion |
| Jan 2026 | 2.49 | $1,335,000 | $536,145 | Trinity Rd | York |
| Jan 2026 | 9.80 | $360,000 | $36,735 | LOT 1 Bowman School Rd | New Freedom |
| Jan 2026 | 5.84 | $200,000 | $34,247 | Woodbine Rd | Fawn Grove |
| Jan 2026 | 29.21 | $381,000 | $13,043 | 1 Carlisle Rd | Dillsburg |
| Dec 2025 | 4.30 | $600,000 | $139,535 | 11201-11207 Susquehanna Trl S | Glen Rock |
| Dec 2025 | 17.70 | $425,000 | $24,011 | 2727 Furnace Rd | Felton |
| Dec 2025 | 1.39 | $62,000 | $44,604 | 329 Mount Airy Rd | Lewisberry |
| Dec 2025 | 60.00 | $31,917 | $532 | Franklin Church Rd | Dillsburg |
| Dec 2025 | 5.35 | $165,000 | $30,841 | 0 Silver Lake Rd | Lewisberry |
| Dec 2025 | 1.60 | $19,900 | $12,438 | 2325 Middle St | York |
| Dec 2025 | 3.10 | $174,000 | $56,129 | Meadow Trl Lot 1 | Dillsburg |
| Dec 2025 | 3.28 | $200,000 | $60,976 | 2530 Sky Top Trl | Dover |
| Dec 2025 | 1.56 | $200,000 | $128,205 | LOT 9 Orchard View Dr | Glenville |
| Nov 2025 | 2.60 | $175,000 | $67,308 | LOT 2 Nursery Rd | Dillsburg |
| Nov 2025 | 50.51 | $770,000 | $15,245 | Jefferson Rd | Spring Grove |
| Nov 2025 | 3.44 | $40,600 | $11,802 | Good Rd | Airville |
| Nov 2025 | 10.43 | $152,000 | $14,573 | 0 Nursery Rd | Dover |
| Nov 2025 | 4.81 | $225,000 | $46,778 | 1651 Starcross Rd | York |
| Nov 2025 | 1.04 | $89,900 | $86,443 | 6210 Thompson Ct | Thompson |
| Nov 2025 | 16.79 | $720,000 | $42,883 | 1150 S Mountain Rd | Dillsburg |
| Oct 2025 | 1.21 | $49,900 | $41,240 | LOT 10 Barclay Dr #Red | Red Lion |
| Oct 2025 | 1.13 | $85,000 | $75,155 | 0 Lutz Rd | Stewartstown |
| Oct 2025 | 1.00 | $75,000 | $74,627 | 810 Zeigler Rd | Wellsville |
| Oct 2025 | 68.86 | $1,400,000 | $20,331 | W Hanover St | Hanover |
| Oct 2025 | 1.75 | $159,900 | $91,371 | 13727 Ingham Rd | Glen Rock |
| Oct 2025 | 53.74 | $205,000 | $3,815 | 202 S Fileys Rd | Dillsburg |
| Oct 2025 | 1.75 | $26,000 | $14,857 | 0 Brandon Ln | Seven Valleys |
| Oct 2025 | 4.10 | $145,000 | $35,366 | 263 Poplar Rd | Dillsburg |
| Oct 2025 | 1.65 | $165,000 | $100,000 | 10293 Mount Zion Rd | Glen Rock |
| Oct 2025 | 3.21 | $550,000 | $171,340 | 1 S Broad St | York |
| Sep 2025 | 1.60 | $86,000 | $53,750 | 0 Schell Ln #74 | York |
| Sep 2025 | 2.62 | $20,000 | $7,634 | 0 Green Valley Rd | York |
| Sep 2025 | 6.57 | $10,000 | $1,522 | 98 Pine St | Dillsburg |
| Sep 2025 | 10.50 | $191,000 | $18,190 | LOT Moores Mountain Rd | Lewisberry |
| Sep 2025 | 1.15 | $85,000 | $73,913 | Dale Dr | New Park |
| Sep 2025 | 3.23 | $100,000 | $30,960 | 1288 Bremer Rd | Dover |
| Sep 2025 | 2.50 | $205,000 | $82,000 | 0 S Fileys Rd | Dillsburg |
| Sep 2025 | 2.60 | $175,000 | $67,308 | LOT 3 Nursery Rd | Dillsburg |
| Sep 2025 | 12.07 | $252,000 | $20,878 | Potts Hill Rd Lot 1-D-1 | Etters |
| Sep 2025 | 1.84 | $35,000 | $19,042 | 0 Pleasant View Rd | Red Lion |
| Aug 2025 | 1.73 | $175,000 | $101,157 | South Wood Rd | New Freedom |
| Aug 2025 | 1.49 | $100,000 | $67,114 | 1 Old York Rd | New Cumberland |
| Aug 2025 | 7.80 | $275,000 | $35,256 | 867 Pinetown Rd | Lewisberry |
| Aug 2025 | 4.40 | $195,000 | $44,318 | 3841 Shaws School Rd | Brogue |
| Aug 2025 | 1.57 | $300,000 | $191,083 | Shady Dell Rd | York |
| Aug 2025 | 2.14 | $175,000 | $81,776 | 2 Meadow Trl | Dillsburg |
| Aug 2025 | 9.71 | $200,000 | $20,597 | Sherwood Rd | York |
| Aug 2025 | 2.59 | $145,000 | $55,985 | 34 Cold Springs Rd | Dillsburg |
| Aug 2025 | 1.15 | $85,000 | $73,913 | 46 Dale Dr | Fawn Grove |
| Aug 2025 | 5.95 | $222,000 | $37,311 | 652 Moores Mountain Rd | Mechanicsburg |
| Aug 2025 | 3.72 | $119,900 | $32,231 | LOT Carlisle Rd | Dover |
| Aug 2025 | 2.04 | $152,900 | $74,951 | 312 Cedar St | Dillsburg |
| Jul 2025 | 1.03 | $537,724 | $522,062 | 79 Baxter Rd | Delta |
| Jul 2025 | 1.05 | $79,900 | $76,095 | 600 Bahns Mill Rd | Windsor |
| Jul 2025 | 13.66 | $193,500 | $14,165 | 11221 Muddy Creek Forks Rd | Airville |
| Jul 2025 | 2.06 | $885,000 | $429,612 | 322 Cedar Dr | Dillsburg |
| Jul 2025 | 5.70 | $140,000 | $24,561 | Jerusalem School Rd | Mount Wolf |
| Jul 2025 | 3.23 | $85,000 | $26,316 | LOT 12 Madelyn Dr | Delta |
| Jul 2025 | 5.89 | $130,000 | $22,071 | 0 Copenhaffer Rd | York |
| Jul 2025 | 1.39 | $60,000 | $43,165 | Lots 1 And 3 Lake Dr | Spring Grove |
| Jul 2025 | 6.93 | $215,000 | $31,025 | Park View Dr | Felton |
| Jul 2025 | 1.69 | $174,900 | $103,491 | 11 Harambe Overlook | Shrewsbury |
| Jul 2025 | 4.82 | $58,000 | $12,033 | 820 Zeigler Rd | Wellsville |
| Jun 2025 | 5.69 | $140,000 | $24,605 | Jerusalem School Rd | Mount Wolf |
| Jun 2025 | 2.02 | $70,000 | $34,705 | 0 Miller Rd | York Haven |
| Jun 2025 | 3.00 | $180,000 | $60,000 | 3923 Ridgewood Rd | York |
| Jun 2025 | 2.40 | $145,000 | $60,417 | 445 Steinfelt Rd | Red Lion |
| Jun 2025 | 17.60 | $260,000 | $14,773 | 0 Old Quaker Rd | Lewisberry |
| Jun 2025 | 10.12 | $230,000 | $22,727 | 10 Yoe Dr | Red Lion |
| Jun 2025 | 52.62 | $915,000 | $17,389 | 0 Scotch Pine Rd | Dillsburg |
| Jun 2025 | 4.09 | $100,000 | $24,450 | 0 Short Rd | Spring Grove |
| Jun 2025 | 1.61 | $165,000 | $102,484 | LOT 17 Willow Oak Dr | Lewisberry |
| Jun 2025 | 12.31 | $199,900 | $16,239 | Codorus Furnace Rd | Mount Wolf |
| Jun 2025 | 3.67 | $200,000 | $54,496 | Cedar Heights Dr | Mechanicsburg |
| Jun 2025 | 21.00 | $875,000 | $41,667 | 355 & 365 Indian Rock Dam Rd | York |
| Jun 2025 | 6.33 | $100,000 | $15,798 | 0 Windsor Rd | Windsor |
| Jun 2025 | 1.13 | $25,000 | $22,124 | Hanover St | Hanover |
| Jun 2025 | 6.65 | $225,000 | $33,840 | 10290 Brogueville Rd | Brogue |
| Jun 2025 | 1.57 | $250,000 | $159,236 | LOT 3 Shady Dell Rd | York |
| Jun 2025 | 1.24 | $43,000 | $34,677 | 850 Conewago Creek Rd | Manchester |
| May 2025 | 5.70 | $210,000 | $36,842 | LOT Old Stage Rd | Lewisberry |
| May 2025 | 2.92 | $255,000 | $87,329 | 11 Charles Cir | Mechanicsburg |
| May 2025 | 1.23 | $137,500 | $111,789 | 579 Blooming Grove Rd | Hanover |
| May 2025 | 1.30 | $125,000 | $96,154 | LOT 1 Raintree Rd | York |
| May 2025 | 1.85 | $182,000 | $98,378 | 2237 Ridge Rd | Glenville |
| May 2025 | 1.80 | $150,000 | $83,333 | 4664 Shaffers Church Rd | Glenville |
| May 2025 | 1.00 | $75,000 | $75,000 | 825 Furnace Rd | York |
| May 2025 | 25.97 | $250,000 | $9,626 | 223 Chestnut Grove Rd | Dillsburg |
| May 2025 | 1.58 | $34,500 | $21,836 | River Rd | Brogue |
| May 2025 | 29.29 | $605,000 | $20,656 | 0 Pickle Rd | Brogue |
| May 2025 | 1.89 | $150,000 | $79,365 | 4662 Shaffers Church Rd | Glenville |
| May 2025 | 1.80 | $150,000 | $83,333 | 4664 Shaffers Church Rd | Glen Rock |
| May 2025 | 7.31 | $175,000 | $23,940 | LOT 7 Orchard View Dr | Glenville |
| May 2025 | 1.09 | $90,000 | $82,268 | 216 Hakes Hollow Rd | Wrightsville |
| May 2025 | 1.09 | $90,000 | $82,267 | 0 Walnut Valley Ct | Wrightsville |
| Apr 2025 | 12.55 | $186,000 | $14,821 | 245 Bumble Bee Rd | Wellsville |
| Apr 2025 | 5.94 | $185,000 | $31,145 | 220 Stetler Rd | New Cumberland |
| Apr 2025 | 2.60 | $126,000 | $48,462 | 9 Penny Ln | Windsor |
| Apr 2025 | 1.09 | $33,500 | $30,734 | 0 Lakeview Rd #22 | Delta |
| Apr 2025 | 3.80 | $123,900 | $32,605 | 5195 Bull Rd | Dover |
| Apr 2025 | 5.50 | $282,000 | $51,273 | 0 York Rd | York |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $64,000 |
| Recent Sales | 39 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 99 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.47 acres |
| Active Listings | 32 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.64 | $3,800 | 0 Robin Trl | Delta |
| Feb 2026 | 0.88 | $95,000 | 13925 Wolf Rd | Felton |
| Feb 2026 | 0.88 | $95,000 | 13975 Wolf Rd | Felton |
| Feb 2026 | 0.74 | $100,000 | Stillmeadow Ln | York |
| Jan 2026 | 0.49 | $2,547 | Riverview Rd | Delta |
| Jan 2026 | 0.28 | $31,000 | Cape Horn Rd | Red Lion |
| Jan 2026 | 0.59 | $2,500 | 61 W Midvale Rd | Airville |
| Jan 2026 | 0.26 | $49,000 | LOT 136 Shuey Rd | New Cumberland |
| Jan 2026 | 0.29 | $49,000 | LOT 135 Shuey Rd | New Cumberland |
| Jan 2026 | 0.53 | $55,000 | LOT 15 Gary Dr | Dallastown |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 0.14 | $65,000 | Wynwood Rd | York |
| Jan 2026 | 0.40 | $41,500 | 2675 Sheridan Rd | York |
| Jan 2026 | 0.47 | $16,000 | 332 Old York Rd | New Cumberland |
| Dec 2025 | 0.64 | $120,000 | 1920 Rosewood Ln | York |
| Dec 2025 | 0.14 | $65,000 | 117 Wynwood Rd | York |
| Dec 2025 | 0.19 | $694,165 | 2521 Woodspring Dr | York |
| Dec 2025 | 0.13 | $16,900 | 16 N Main St | Jacobus |
| Dec 2025 | 0.44 | $116,032 | 100 Stonewicke Dr #88 | Hanover |
| Dec 2025 | 0.31 | $92,000 | 929 Bedford Rd | York |
| Dec 2025 | 0.50 | $95,000 | 321 Greenwood Rd | Spring Grove |
| Dec 2025 | 0.49 | $793,610 | 17 Cloverfield St | Stewartstown |
| Dec 2025 | 0.60 | $40,000 | 4031 Fox Run Rd | Dover |
| Nov 2025 | 0.40 | $50,000 | 5230 N George Extension St | Manchester |
| Nov 2025 | 0.92 | $131,000 | 99 Wheatland Rd | Lewisberry |
| Nov 2025 | 0.08 | $233,000 | 49 S 3rd St | Wrightsville |
| Nov 2025 | 0.51 | $34,200 | 240 Cragmoor Rd | York Haven |
| Nov 2025 | 0.82 | $64,000 | 244 Pickett Rd | Dover |
| Nov 2025 | 0.71 | $90,000 | 0 Reynolds Mill Rd | Seven Valleys |
| Oct 2025 | 0.99 | $85,000 | 0 Five Forks Rd | New Freedom |
| Oct 2025 | 0.25 | $50,000 | 210 S Royal St | York |
| Oct 2025 | 0.26 | $880 | Robin Trl | Delta |
| Oct 2025 | 0.60 | $30,000 | Davidsburg Rd | Dover |
| Oct 2025 | 0.26 | $55,000 | 0 S Broad St | York |
| Oct 2025 | 0.49 | $743,696 | 615 Kerria Dr | York |
| Oct 2025 | 0.30 | $632,122 | 306 Hollyhock Dr | Manchester |
| Sep 2025 | 0.30 | $120,000 | 0 E Whiteford Rd | York |
| Sep 2025 | 0.13 | $23,500 | Taylor Ave | Red Lion |
| Sep 2025 | 0.66 | $103,000 | 2254 Spangler Cir | York |
| Sep 2025 | 0.43 | $30,000 | 304 Fairview Rd | New Cumberland |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 459,312 |
| Population (2020) | 456,438 |
| Population Growth | 0.63% |
| Median Household Income | $82,238 |
| Median Home Value | $235,000 |
| Total Housing Units | 188,608 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 8,401 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 4.5% |
| Median Age | 40.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 55,071 (12.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 3.4% |
Market Overview
York County, Pennsylvania has a population of 459,312, which has grown 0.63% since 2020. The median household income is $82,238, above the national median of $74,580 by 10.3%. With a median home value of $235,000 and an unemployment rate of 3.4%, the local economy is strong. The housing vacancy rate of 4.5% suggests tight market conditions. The county's location in Pennsylvania makes it accessible for investors and developers seeking rural land. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $41,667 per acre, with properties averaging 9.30 acres. There are currently 89 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of York County, Pennsylvania?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, York County has a population of 459,312. The county has grown 0.63% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in York County?
The median household income in York County is $82,238, which is 10.3% above the national median of $74,580.
Is York County growing or shrinking?
York County is growing. The population has increased 0.63% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in York County?
The median home value in York County is $235,000. The housing vacancy rate is 4.5%, which suggests tight market conditions. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, indicating a strong local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $41,667 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $73,500.
Does Reelvest buy land in York County, Pennsylvania?
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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.