Is Suffolk County, NY a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Suffolk County is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since March 2023

At the same time last year, Suffolk County was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Suffolk County is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Suffolk County, NY

How much do homes in Suffolk County, NY cost?

Median Sold Price

$579,787

$335/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since March 2023

+$29,787(+5.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Suffolk County have sold for 5.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Suffolk County was $579,787 in March 2024, up 5.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $335.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 $235K$260K
+10.6%
2 $410K$430K
+4.9%
3 $520.9K$550K
+5.6%
4 $610.8K$650K
+6.4%
5+ $698.2K$733.4K
+5.0%

Summary: Suffolk County housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 10.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Suffolk County
+5.4%
Nassau County
+3.9%

Housing Supply in Suffolk County, NY

How many homes are available in Suffolk County, NY?

Number of Homes For Sale

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
5,0945,514+8.2%

Summary: The Suffolk County real estate market had 5,514 homes for sale in March 2024, a 8.2% increase compared to February 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 162170
+4.9%
2 687761
+10.8%
3 1,6701,746
+4.6%
4 1,6181,783
+10.2%
5+ 9571,054
+10.1%

Summary: The Suffolk County housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 4.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 10.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 10.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 10.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
723703-2.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

275 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

92 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

336 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Suffolk County, you could pay more than the asking price. 47.8% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 703 homes were sold or pending in Suffolk County in March 2024, down by 2.8% month-over-month. Of the 703 sold homes, 39% were sold under asking, 13% were sold at asking, and 48% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Suffolk County, NY

How long does it take to sell a home in Suffolk County, NY?

Average Sale Time

Mar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
71 Days59 Days-16.1%

Summary: Homes in Suffolk County had an average of 59 days on market in Mar 2024, down by 16.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

330 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

233 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

140 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Suffolk County are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During March 2024, 703 homes were sold in Suffolk County; 47% of homes were sold within 30 days, 33% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 20% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 15 Days Ago

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