Orange County, NY Housing Market Brief
county · NY · as of May 2026
What is Orange County, NY’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Orange County, NY in its market cycle?
Orange County, NY is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Orange County, NY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $480K | ▲ +13.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 55 days | ▲ +37.5% |
| Months of Supply | 6.0 | ▲ +33.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 1,065 | ▲ +6.6% |
| Homes Sold | 177 | ▼ -20.6% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $249 | ▼ -1.3% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.0% | ▼ -1.6% |
How has Orange County, NY’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Orange County, NY a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Orange County, NY is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 49 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Orange County, NY?
The median sale price in Orange County, NY is $480K, having risen 13.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Orange County, NY?
Orange County, NY scores 19 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Orange County, NY's Alpha Score?
Orange County, NY's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (72/100) and its weakest is Affordability (19/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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