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 April 2023

Since last year, Westchester County has remained a Buyer's 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

$686,414

$364/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$36,333(+5.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Westchester County have sold for 5.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Westchester County was $686,414 in April 2024, up 5.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $364.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $184.9K$193K
+4.4%
2 $398K$430.1K
+8.1%
3 $671.7K$699.5K
+4.1%
4 $917.5K$982.5K
+7.1%
5+ $1.2M$1.3M
+10.2%

Summary: Westchester County housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 4.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 10.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Bergen County
+11.2%
Fairfield County
+7.8%
Westchester County
+5.6%
Rockland County
+5.0%

Housing Supply in Westchester County, NY

How many homes are available in Westchester County, NY?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
3,3043,895+17.9%

Summary: The Westchester County real estate market had 3,895 homes for sale in April 2024, a 17.9% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 561606
+8.0%
2 682759
+11.3%
3 723889
+23.0%
4 694818
+17.9%
5+ 644823
+27.8%

Summary: The Westchester County housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 11.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 23%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 17.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 27.8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
404536+32.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

187 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

83 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

266 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. 49.6% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 536 homes were sold or pending in Westchester County in April 2024, up by 32.7% month-over-month. Of the 536 sold homes, 35% were sold under asking, 15% were sold at asking, and 50% 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

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
67 Days45 Days-31.7%

Summary: Homes in Westchester County had an average of 45 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 31.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

313 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

143 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

77 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 April 2024, 536 homes were sold in Westchester County; 58% of homes were sold within 30 days, 27% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 14% 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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