Philadelphia Weekly Housing Market Update: August 26, 2026

As August comes to a close, the Greater Philadelphia housing market continues to show steady buyer activity, while inventory remains relatively tight across many of the surrounding suburbs. Homes are still moving particularly quickly in Montgomery, Delaware, and Bucks counties, while Philadelphia continues to offer buyers considerably more inventory.

Here’s a closer look at this week’s housing market across Philadelphia and the surrounding counties.

Philadelphia County

Days on Market: 46 days
Units Sold: 1,315
Units Listed: 1,925
Current Inventory: 5,736

Philadelphia remains the region’s largest and most inventory-rich market. Homes are averaging 46 days on market, while nearly 2,000 properties were listed. With 5,736 homes currently available, buyers continue to have more options in the city than in the surrounding suburban counties.

Bucks County

Days on Market: 24 days
Units Sold: 678
Units Listed: 836
Current Inventory: 1,332

Bucks County continues to move at a relatively quick pace, with homes averaging just 24 days on market. New listings continue to outpace sales, but inventory remains tight at just over 1,300 available properties.

Montgomery County

Days on Market: 21 days
Units Sold: 930
Units Listed: 1,031
Current Inventory: 1,600

Montgomery County remains one of the fastest-moving markets in the region. Homes are selling in an average of just three weeks, and the relatively small gap between new listings and sales points to continued buyer demand.

Chester County

Days on Market: 31 days
Units Sold: 328
Units Listed: 413
Current Inventory: 744

Chester County remains a lower-inventory market, with only 744 homes currently available. Properties are averaging about one month on the market, while new listings continue to provide buyers with additional options heading into September.

Delaware County

Days on Market: 19 days
Units Sold: 570
Units Listed: 668
Current Inventory: 1,152

Delaware County is the fastest-moving market in this week’s update, with homes averaging just 19 days on market. With relatively limited inventory and strong sales activity, buyers should still be prepared to move quickly when the right property becomes available.

Burlington County

Days on Market: 31 days
Units Sold: 560
Units Listed: 737
Current Inventory: 1,232

Burlington County continues to offer a steadier pace, with homes averaging 31 days on market. New listings are outpacing sales, helping maintain more than 1,200 available homes for buyers across the county.

What This Means for Buyers and Sellers

As we head toward September, the Greater Philadelphia market remains active, but conditions vary significantly by location. Montgomery, Delaware, and Bucks counties continue to favor sellers with faster market times and relatively limited inventory, while Philadelphia offers buyers a larger pool of available homes.

For sellers, strong buyer activity means well-priced, well-presented homes can still attract attention quickly. For buyers, increasing listing activity in several counties may create more opportunities, but desirable homes in the fastest-moving suburbs continue to require quick decisions.

Thinking about buying or selling in the Philadelphia region? Rarity Real Estate can help you understand what these numbers mean for your specific neighborhood, price point, and real estate goals.

Source: Bright MLS Weekly Market Statistics, August 26, 2026.