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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Westchester County is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since March 2023

At the same time last year, Westchester County was a Neutral Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Westchester County, NY

How much do homes in Westchester County, NY cost?

Median Sold Price

$681,099

$361/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since March 2023

+$30,685(+4.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Westchester County have sold for 4.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Westchester County was $681,099 in March 2024, up 4.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $361.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 $185.8K$189.9K
+2.2%
2 $393.9K$429.6K
+9.1%
3 $674.9K$695.2K
+3.0%
4 $910.3K$975.2K
+7.1%
5+ $1.3M$1.3M
+4.2%

Summary: Westchester County housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 2.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 9.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Fairfield County
+7.4%
Rockland County
+5.5%
Westchester County
+4.7%

Housing Supply in Westchester County, NY

How many homes are available in Westchester County, NY?

Number of Homes For Sale

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
3,0023,292+9.7%

Summary: The Westchester County real estate market had 3,292 homes for sale in March 2024, a 9.7% increase compared to February 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 546570
+4.4%
2 636689
+8.3%
3 633700
+10.6%
4 605662
+9.4%
5+ 582671
+15.3%

Summary: The Westchester County housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 4.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 10.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 15.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
453396-12.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

157 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

62 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

177 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Westchester County, you could pay more than the asking price. 44.7% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 396 homes were sold or pending in Westchester County in March 2024, down by 12.6% month-over-month. Of the 396 sold homes, 40% were sold under asking, 16% were sold at asking, and 45% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Westchester County, NY

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

Average Sale Time

Mar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
77 Days57 Days-26.0%

Summary: Homes in Westchester County had an average of 57 days on market in Mar 2024, down by 26% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

190 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

121 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

85 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During March 2024, 396 homes were sold in Westchester County; 48% of homes were sold within 30 days, 31% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 21% 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 25 Days Ago

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