Is Fayette County, PA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Fayette County is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since March 2023

At the same time last year, Fayette County was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Fayette County is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Fayette County, PA

How much do homes in Fayette County, PA cost?

Median Sold Price

$160,521

$112/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since March 2023

-$1,903(-1.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Fayette County have sold for 1.2% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Fayette County was $160,521 in March 2024, down 1.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $112.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 $49.9K$89.2K
+78.9%
2 $114K$115K
+0.9%
3 $171.1K$175.3K
+2.5%
4 $210K$202.5K
-3.6%
5+ $234.9K$182.4K
-22.3%

Summary: Fayette County housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 78.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 0.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 3.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 22.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Somerset County
+11.4%
Westmoreland County
+5.0%
Greene County
+3.2%
Washington County
+2.6%
Fayette County
-1.2%

Housing Supply in Fayette County, PA

How many homes are available in Fayette County, PA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
390407+4.4%

Summary: The Fayette County real estate market had 407 homes for sale in March 2024, a 4.4% increase compared to February 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 67
+16.7%
2 8896
+9.1%
3 209215
+2.9%
4 6471
+10.9%
5+ 2318
-21.7%

Summary: The Fayette County housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 16.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 9.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 10.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 21.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
5658+3.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

41 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

8 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

9 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Fayette County, you may be able to get a good deal. 70.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 58 homes were sold or pending in Fayette County in March 2024, up by 3.6% month-over-month. Of the 58 sold homes, 71% were sold under asking, 14% were sold at asking, and 16% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Fayette County, PA

How long does it take to sell a home in Fayette County, PA?

Average Sale Time

Mar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
68 Days91 Days+32.2%

Summary: Homes in Fayette County had an average of 91 days on market in Mar 2024, up by 32.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

21 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

12 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

25 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Most homes in Fayette County are taking a long time to sell, it's a good idea to negotiate on homes here.

Summary: During March 2024, 58 homes were sold in Fayette County; 36% of homes were sold within 30 days, 21% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 43% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 23 Days Ago

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