The story of this market
The typical home in Carlisle, Pennsylvania sells for about $239,856, or $150 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 7 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,800 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+3.6%
PA · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
The Carlisle housing market is currently competitive, with a median sale price of $239,856 and a very short median time on market of 7 days. While year-over-year prices have seen a slight decline, the market remains active with consistent sales volume. The area's economic stability, supported by education and logistics, continues to drive local demand.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Carlisle yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 2 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 0.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 17 days on market with 1.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
9% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.76% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 15.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A historic district featuring local boutiques, restaurants, and cultural venues that serve as the social heart of the community.
A scenic nature trail providing residents with outdoor recreation and green space along the historic LeTort Spring Run.
A major regional venue hosting various automotive events and community gatherings that draw significant visitors to the area.
A private liberal arts college that serves as a major cultural and economic anchor for the borough.
Carlisle is well-suited for families, students, and professionals who value a historic small-town atmosphere with convenient access to regional employment hubs.
Carlisle is served by the Carlisle Area School District, which provides a comprehensive public education system for the borough's residents.
Carlisle is positioned along the I-81 corridor, providing critical highway access for commuters and logistics operations throughout the region.
Carlisle offers a variety of recreational amenities including the LeTort Spring Run Nature Trail, historic downtown shopping, and numerous community parks.
The rental market in Carlisle is characterized by a median asking rent of $1,800 per month, reflecting steady demand in the local housing sector.
The economy is driven by a mix of higher education, government administration, and logistics, benefiting from its strategic location near major transportation arteries.
The local economy is anchored by logistics, education, and government sectors, with ongoing development along the I-81 corridor.
Development efforts are focused on balancing historic preservation in the downtown core with industrial expansion along the borough's periphery.
Parcels in Carlisle are subject to taxation by the Carlisle Area School District and local municipal authorities.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Pennsylvania) — Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion: Formula: (Assessed Value - Exclusion Amount) × Tax Rate = Tax Owed. Exclusion amount varies by school district and county. State (Pennsylvania) — Property Tax Assessment: Tax = Assessed Value × Local Millage Rate (1 mill = $1 per $1,000 of assessed value).
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.