The Delaware County, Pennsylvania housing market experienced a mix of steady pricing and slower activity in December 2025. While median home prices increased slightly compared to last year, fewer contracts were signed, giving buyers more negotiating power in certain segments. This data is essential for homebuyers, sellers, and investors navigating the local market.

Detached Homes

  • Median sold price: $458,000, down 13% from November but up 4.1% from December 2024

  • Average days on market: 25, matching the five-year December average

  • New Pendings: 126, down 36% month-over-month

  • All Pendings (new + carried-over contracts): 231, down 32.7% from November

  • Active Listings: 244, a 24% decrease in supply

  • Contract Ratio: 0.95 pendings per active listing, down from 1.07 in November and below the five-year December average of 1.18

The slightly lower Contract Ratio indicates slower contract activity relative to available inventory, suggesting more opportunities for buyers even as prices remain solid.

Attached Homes

  • Median sold price: $265,000, down 1.9% from November but up 10.4% from December 2024

  • Average days on market: 32, 14% above the five-year December average of 28 days

  • New Pendings: 161, down 21.8% month-over-month

  • All Pendings: 231, a 27.1% decrease from November

  • Active Listings: 369, down 11.7%

  • Contract Ratio: 0.63 pendings per active listing, down from 0.76 in November and 44% below the five-year December average of 1.13

Attached homes saw a more pronounced slowdown in contract activity, giving buyers additional negotiating leverage, especially for townhomes and condos in Delaware County.

Key Takeaways for Buyers and Sellers

  • Buyers: Lower contract activity and slightly longer market times create opportunities to negotiate, particularly on attached homes.

  • Sellers: Detached homes remain in demand, but strategic pricing and marketing are critical to attract buyers in a slower-contract environment.

  • Investors: Tracking Contract Ratios, median prices, and supply helps identify the best opportunities for investment or resale.

Understanding Contract Ratios:

  • Higher Contract Ratio: Contract activity exceeds supply, favoring sellers.

  • Lower Contract Ratio: Contract activity is slowing relative to supply, favoring buyers.

Monitoring these metrics helps buyers, sellers, and investors make informed decisions in the Delaware County real estate market.

Source: Delaware County Real Estate Market Data, December 2025