Elmira, NY metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · NY · score computed October 2026
What is Elmira, NY metro area’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Population band 3 of 5 (population 58,778–112,360) · comparable within its band
Where is Elmira, NY metro area in its market cycle?
Elmira, NY metro area is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Elmira, NY metro area?
Metro-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Elmira, NY metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $161K | ▼ -4% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 57 days | ▼ -23% | Realtor.com via FRED |
| Months of Supply | 5.6 | ▲ +9.8% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 369 | ▲ +10.5% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 66 | 0% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $116 | ▲ +2.8% | Redfin |
How has Elmira, NY metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elmira, NY metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Elmira, NY metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 70 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Elmira, NY metro area?
The median sale price in Elmira, NY metro area is $161K, having fallen 4% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Elmira, NY metro area?
Elmira, NY metro area scores 95 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Elmira, NY metro area's Alpha Score?
Elmira, NY metro area's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (100/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (34/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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