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 April 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

$582,969

$337/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$32,969(+6.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Suffolk County have sold for 6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Suffolk County was $582,969 in April 2024, up 6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $337.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $231.9K$260.3K
+12.2%
2 $409.9K$434.7K
+6.1%
3 $520.3K$554.3K
+6.5%
4 $614.8K$650.1K
+5.7%
5+ $699.9K$736.1K
+5.2%

Summary: Suffolk County housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 12.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 5.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Suffolk County
+6.0%
Nassau County
+4.5%

Housing Supply in Suffolk County, NY

How many homes are available in Suffolk County, NY?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
5,5246,237+12.9%

Summary: The Suffolk County real estate market had 6,237 homes for sale in April 2024, a 12.9% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 174192
+10.3%
2 777837
+7.7%
3 1,7752,004
+12.9%
4 1,7802,045
+14.9%
5+ 1,0181,159
+13.9%

Summary: The Suffolk County housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 10.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 12.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 14.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 13.9%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
752825+9.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

267 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

97 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

461 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. 55.9% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 825 homes were sold or pending in Suffolk County in April 2024, up by 9.7% month-over-month. Of the 825 sold homes, 32% were sold under asking, 12% were sold at asking, and 56% 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

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
65 Days54 Days-16.1%

Summary: Homes in Suffolk County had an average of 54 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 16.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

448 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

228 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

149 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 April 2024, 825 homes were sold in Suffolk County; 54% of homes were sold within 30 days, 28% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 18% 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 12 Days Ago

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