Philadelphia Weekly Housing Market Update
The Philadelphia housing market remained active during the first week of August, with inventory holding relatively steady while buyers continued to purchase homes at a healthy pace. Most suburban counties are still seeing homes sell in about three to four weeks, giving well-priced listings an advantage while providing buyers with more options than earlier this year.
Here's how each county performed this week.
Philadelphia County
- Days on Market: 46 days
- Units Sold: 1,240
- New Listings: 1,958
- Current Inventory: 5,678
Philadelphia remains the region's largest market, with homes averaging about a month and a half on the market. Inventory increased slightly this week while sales remained strong, showing continued buyer demand despite a slower pace than the surrounding suburbs.
Bucks County
- Days on Market: 22 days
- Units Sold: 657
- New Listings: 852
- Current Inventory: 1,333
Bucks County continues to move quickly, with homes averaging just over three weeks on the market. Inventory stayed virtually unchanged while new listings continued to enter the market, giving buyers fresh opportunities without significantly increasing supply.
Montgomery County
- Days on Market: 21 days
- Units Sold: 899
- New Listings: 1,066
- Current Inventory: 1,635
Montgomery County remains one of the strongest markets in the region. Homes continue selling in roughly three weeks, while inventory edged down slightly despite more than 1,000 new listings hitting the market.
Chester County
- Days on Market: 31 days
- Units Sold: 303
- New Listings: 424
- Current Inventory: 705
Chester County continues to offer one of the lowest inventory levels in the region. Homes are averaging about one month on market, creating balanced conditions for both buyers and sellers.
Delaware County
- Days on Market: 19 days
- Units Sold: 549
- New Listings: 681
- Current Inventory: 1,181
Delaware County remains one of the fastest-moving markets across Greater Philadelphia. Homes are selling in less than three weeks on average, while inventory continues to tighten, reinforcing strong competition for desirable properties.
Burlington County
- Days on Market: 30 days
- Units Sold: 539
- New Listings: 772
- Current Inventory: 1,240
Burlington County maintained a balanced pace this week. New listings outpaced sales, helping keep inventory stable while homes continued selling in about one month.
What This Means for Buyers & Sellers
The market continues to show healthy fundamentals heading further into August. Inventory remains relatively stable across the region, but homes in many suburban counties are still selling in under three weeks. Buyers have more choices than they did this spring, yet competitively priced homes continue to attract strong interest.
For sellers, accurate pricing and thoughtful presentation remain the biggest factors in securing top-dollar offers. For buyers, steady inventory levels provide opportunities to shop more strategically while acting quickly on the right home.
Whether you're planning to buy, sell, or simply keeping an eye on the market, our team is here to help you navigate every step with confidence.
Source: Bright MLS Weekly Market Statistics (Week of August 5, 2026).
