Berks County, Pennsylvania

Berks County is one of the region's more attainable, fast-moving markets. Coldwell Banker Hearthside's September 2026 report (released October 15, 2026, Bright MLS data) put the countywide median sold price at $306,750, up about 2.9% from a year earlier, with a median of 9 days on market, 376 closed sales, and 590 active listings, up about 12.8% from a year ago. Redfin's separate measure for September came in around $306,065, up about 3.8% year over year, a slightly different reading of the same market.

Supply remains lean relative to demand, which keeps competition brisk on well-priced homes. Wyomissing continues to anchor the county's upper end, with a mix of historic homes, modern townhomes, and estate properties, plus the walkable shopping district at Berkshire Walk, while Reading and surrounding boroughs offer some of the region's most accessible price points.

Major employers include Reading Hospital/Tower Health, Penske Truck Leasing, and various manufacturing and logistics companies along the Route 422 and I-78 corridors. With easy access to Route 422 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, commuting to Philadelphia is convenient from Berks County communities.

Data sources: the Coldwell Banker Hearthside September 2026 Housing Market Report (published October 15, 2026, Bright MLS data), Redfin Berks County housing market data (September 2026), the Bright MLS September 2026 Housing Market Report (published October 12, 2026), and the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (October 29, 2026). Figures are a market snapshot, not an appraisal. Last updated October 29, 2026.