Buffalo, NY metro area Housing Market
Hot MarketComprehensive housing market data for the Buffalo, NY metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.
Data period: January 2026
Median Sale Price
$260K
↑ 6.1% YoY
Days on Market
19 days
↑ 11.8% YoY
Active Inventory
1,043
↑ 2.3% YoY
Homes Sold
762
↓ 6.0% YoY
Hot Market
Homes are selling quickly with strong competition among buyers.
Buffalo, NY metro area Market Summary
The Buffalo, NY metro area housing market is heating up. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $260K, up 6.1% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 19 days on the market, 11.8% longer than a year ago.
There are 1,043 homes for sale — 2.3% more than last year. With 1.4 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 533 new listings were added during this period, down 4.1% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 101.9% of their list price on average, indicating buyers are paying above asking. 53.7% of homes sell above their asking price. 19.2% of listings have had a price drop.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
40
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
vs. New York Median
Investor Takeaway
This is a highly competitive market. Be prepared to move quickly and potentially offer above asking price. Prices are 39% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Buffalo, NY metro area Market Trends
Median Sale Price
Median Days on Market
Active Inventory
Homes Sold
Price per Square Foot
Sale-to-List Ratio
New Listings
Listings with Price Drops
Detailed Market Metrics
Median List Price
$250K
Price per Sq Ft
$174
Sale-to-List Ratio
101.9%
Months of Supply
1.4
Sold Above List
53.7%
Price Drops
19.2%
New Listings
533
↓ 4.1% YoY
Pending Sales
547
Off Market in 2 Weeks
35.5%
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