Rochester, NY metro area Housing Market
Hot MarketComprehensive housing market data for the Rochester, 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
$250K
↑ 7.8% YoY
Days on Market
14 days
↑ 7.7% YoY
Active Inventory
635
↓ 15.2% YoY
Homes Sold
597
↓ 7.2% YoY
Hot Market
Homes are selling quickly with strong competition among buyers.
Rochester, NY metro area Market Summary
The Rochester, NY metro area housing market is heating up. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $250K, up 7.8% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 14 days on the market, 7.7% longer than a year ago.
There are 635 homes for sale — 15.2% fewer than last year. With 1.1 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 590 new listings were added during this period, down 13.6% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 106.2% of their list price on average, indicating buyers are paying above asking. 63.3% of homes sell above their asking price. 16.4% of listings have had a price drop.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
34
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 41% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Rochester, 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
$232K
Price per Sq Ft
$163
Sale-to-List Ratio
106.2%
Months of Supply
1.1
Sold Above List
63.3%
Price Drops
16.4%
New Listings
590
↓ 13.6% YoY
Pending Sales
526
Off Market in 2 Weeks
62.4%
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