Mercer County, PA Housing Market Brief
county · PA · as of August 2026
What is Mercer County, PA’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Mercer County, PA in its market cycle?
Mercer County, PA is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Mercer County, PA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $223K | ▲ +15.7% |
| Median Days on Market | 60 days | ▲ +9.1% |
| Months of Supply | 3.9 | ▼ -7.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 354 | ▼ -0.3% |
| Homes Sold | 93 | ▲ +5.7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $151 | ▼ -0.2% |
How has Mercer County, PA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mercer County, PA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Mercer County, PA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 56 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Mercer County, PA?
The median sale price in Mercer County, PA is $223K, having risen 15.7% over the past year.
How affordable is Mercer County, PA?
Mercer County, PA scores 65 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Mercer County, PA's Alpha Score?
Mercer County, PA's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (71/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (37/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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