Market Data · Montgomery County, PA
Montgomery County PA Market Data
The median sold price in Montgomery County, PA was $450,000 in January 2026, and homes sold in a median of 27 days as of April 2026. Montgomery County is the suburban core of the Philadelphia metro, home to Blue Bell, King of Prussia, Ardmore, Ambler, and the historic Main Line, and prices here vary significantly by school district.
Montgomery County Key Housing Statistics
These county-wide figures come from the published market reports listed in the Sources section. Treat them as directionally accurate, not as an appraisal.
Median Sold Price
$450,000
Median Listing Price
$530,000
Median Price per Square Foot
$259
Median Days on Market
27 days
12-Month Median Home Value
$515,000
12-Month Home Sales
9,237
What the Numbers Mean
A county-wide median hides a lot of local variation. Here is how to read these figures in the context of the Greater Philadelphia market.
Prices vary dramatically by school district
A home in a premium school district such as Lower Merion can sell for multiples of a comparable home a few miles away. District reputation, not just the house, drives value in Montgomery County.
Premium districts see stronger appreciation
Higher-price towns and top-rated districts have historically seen steadier, stronger appreciation, which matters for both buyers planning long-term and sellers timing their move.
Homes sell faster than the state typical pace
With a median of 27 days on market as of April 2026, Montgomery County homes move well under the Pennsylvania median of 43 days, one of the clearest signs of local demand.
Inventory is rising, giving buyers more choices
Active inventory rose through 2025 and 2026, which moderates competition and expands options for buyers, while sellers in strong districts still see fast sales and competitive offers.
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Most Expensive Areas & School Districts
Main Line communities such as Bryn Mawr, Gladwyne, and Ardmore, along with other towns in the Lower Merion School District, typically command the highest prices in Montgomery County. School district is the single strongest driver of home values across the county.
That means county-wide medians hide wide swings between towns, so it pays to compare figures for your specific target district and town before reading too much into the county average. Our community guides go district by district across Montgomery County.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Montgomery County PA?
The median sold price in Montgomery County, PA was $450,000 as of January 2026 (Zimmerman Realty market report). The median listing price was $530,000 as of April 2026 (Realtor.com data via MontgomeryAdvertiser).
How fast do homes sell in Montgomery County PA?
Homes in Montgomery County spent a median of 27 days on market as of April 2026 (Realtor.com and Zimmerman Realty data), faster than the Pennsylvania median of 43 days.
Is Montgomery County a buyer's or seller's market?
Montgomery County is best described as a balanced to seller-favoring market. Days on market are short and well-qualified sellers in strong districts still see fast sales, but active inventory rose through 2025 and 2026, giving buyers more choices and more negotiating room than in recent years.
How do home prices in Montgomery County compare to the Pennsylvania average?
Home prices in Montgomery County generally run higher than the Pennsylvania statewide average, reflecting its position as the suburban core of the Philadelphia metro and the strength of its premium school districts. The clearest tracked comparison is market pace: the Pennsylvania median days on market was 43 days as of April 2026, while Montgomery County homes moved in 27 days.
Which Montgomery County towns have the most expensive homes?
Main Line communities such as Bryn Mawr, Gladwyne, and Ardmore, along with other towns in the Lower Merion School District, typically command the highest prices in Montgomery County. School district is the single strongest driver of home values across the county.
Where does this Montgomery County market data come from?
Figures on this page come from published reports listed in the Sources section, including Realtor.com data via MontgomeryAdvertiser, Zimmerman Realty, and RealtyTrac. Figures are approximations and should be compared to a property-specific analysis before making decisions.
Sources
Figures on this page come from published market reports with stated data dates. We list the primary sources below so you can verify every number.
- MontgomeryAdvertiser Real Estate Market Report - Montgomery County https://data.montgomeryadvertiser.com/real-estate-market-report/summary/montgomery-county/county-42091/
- Zimmerman Realty - Montgomery County Market Guide https://www.zimmermanteam.com/guide/montgomery-county/
- RealtyTrac Market Trends - Montgomery County PA https://www.realtytrac.com/market-trends/montgomery-county-pa/
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