Three Pennsylvania metros made the top 10 housing markets of fall 2026, according to the list of market rankings released by Realtor.com and The Wall Street Journal.
Lancaster – No. 5
The Lancaster metro area has a population of 563,159, according to Realtor.com, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. The median home listing price in September was $401,000.
This past summer, Realtor.com named the metro no. 3 on its list of top summer housing markets. Lancaster was also recently named one of WalletHub’s Best Small Cities, and the metro has been lauded for its career growth opportunities.
Reading – No. 7
Ranked no. 7 for the fall period, Reading has a population of 440,072 and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. The median home listing price in Reading in September was $327,000.
Reading also made Realtor.com’s summer 2026 ranking, placing no. 6. Alongside Lancaster, the metro was also named a fast-moving market of 2025 and has been praised in recent years as a top place to retire.
Harrisburg-Carlisle – No. 10
The Harrisburg-Carlisle metro placed no. 10 for the fall, with a population of 617,427 and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. The median home listing price in September in the area was $327,000.
The metro also made the ranking list this past summer, moving up from no. 13. Harrisburg has recently been recognized for its career opportunities and livability.