Market Ranking · 2026-10-06
Top Foreclosure Counties in Pennsylvania (2026)
5,613 verified pre-foreclosure filings across 49 counties in Pennsylvania, ranked by filing volume. Sourced directly from public court dockets.
Pre-foreclosure and foreclosure filings — the earliest public signal that a property owner has defaulted on their mortgage. Filed by lenders when the borrower misses payments, these cases create motivated-seller opportunities months before any MLS listing.
- 5,613 total pre-foreclosure filings tracked across 49 counties
- Highest volume: York County (1,000+), Butler County (500+), Lancaster County (250+)
- Average median property value: $223,076
County rankings by foreclosure volume
| # | County | Filings | Med. Value | Absentee | Med. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | York County | 1,000+ | $218,675 | 13.5% | 293d |
| 2 | Butler County | 500+ | $237,341 | — | 214d |
| 3 | Lancaster County | 250+ | $309,700 | 0.0% | — |
| 4 | Clearfield County | 250+ | $149,527 | 30.0% | 249d |
| 5 | Dauphin County | 250+ | $195,888 | — | 313d |
| 6 | Washington County | 250+ | $193,452 | 0.0% | — |
| 7 | Lycoming County | 250+ | $183,680 | 14.3% | 533d |
| 8 | Chester County | 250+ | — | — | — |
| 9 | Montgomery County | 100+ | $442,409 | 23.6% | — |
| 10 | Lehigh County | 100+ | — | — | — |
| 11 | Berks County | 100+ | $219,024 | — | — |
| 12 | Philadelphia County | 100+ | $207,760 | — | — |
| 13 | Schuylkill County | 100+ | $126,500 | 9.1% | — |
| 14 | Bucks County | 100+ | $424,328 | 30.4% | — |
| 15 | Northampton County | 100+ | $318,573 | 12.9% | — |
| 16 | Lackawanna County | 100+ | — | — | 68d |
| 17 | Lebanon County | 100+ | $273,504 | — | — |
| 18 | Crawford County | 50+ | $136,728 | — | — |
| 19 | Cumberland County | 50+ | $310,900 | 8.1% | — |
| 20 | Centre County | 50+ | $232,830 | — | 50d |
| 21 | Carbon County | 50+ | — | — | — |
| 22 | Greene County | 25+ | — | — | — |
| 23 | Adams County | 25+ | — | — | — |
| 24 | Allegheny County | 25+ | — | 91.7% | — |
| 25 | Susquehanna County | 25+ | — | — | — |
| 26 | Cambria County | 25+ | $95,997 | — | — |
| 27 | Westmoreland County | 25+ | — | 0.0% | — |
| 28 | Elk County | 25+ | $143,646 | — | — |
| 29 | Delaware County | 25+ | $212,807 | — | — |
| 30 | Luzerne County | fewer than 25 | $93,309 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How many pre-foreclosure filings are tracked in Pennsylvania?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 5,613 verified pre-foreclosure filings across 49 Pennsylvania counties. Data is sourced directly from public court dockets and updated as new filings appear.
Which Pennsylvania county has the most pre-foreclosure filings?+
York County leads with 1,000+ pre-foreclosure filings. The median property value in these filings is $218,675. All data comes from public court records.
What is the typical property value in Pennsylvania pre-foreclosure filings?+
Across 22 counties with an estimated property value, the average median estimated property value in Pennsylvania pre-foreclosure filings is $223,076. Values vary by county — from $93,309 to $442,409.
What percentage of pre-foreclosure filings in Pennsylvania involve absentee owners?+
On average, 19.5% of pre-foreclosure filings in Pennsylvania involve properties where the owner's mailing address differs from the property address. Absentee owners may face additional pressure to sell when a court filing is filed against the property.
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