Orleans County, NY Housing Market Brief
county · NY · score computed October 2026
What is Orleans 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.
Population band 4 of 5 (population 39,232–102,612) · comparable within its band
Where is Orleans County, NY in its market cycle?
Orleans 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.
What’s the forecast for Orleans County, NY?
County-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.
Orleans County, NY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $193K | ▼ -5.8% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 12 days | ▼ -20% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 1.8 | ▼ -18.2% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 64 | 0% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 35 | ▲ +20.7% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $143 | ▲ +11% | Redfin |
How has Orleans County, NY’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Orleans County, NY a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Orleans County, NY is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 63 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Orleans County, NY?
The median sale price in Orleans County, NY is $193K, having fallen 5.8% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Orleans County, NY?
Orleans County, NY scores 85 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Orleans County, NY's Alpha Score?
Orleans County, NY's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (98/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (11/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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