Dutchess County, NY Housing Market Brief
county · NY · as of August 2026
What is Dutchess 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 Dutchess County, NY in its market cycle?
Dutchess 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 Dutchess County, NY?
Our model forecasts Dutchess County, NY’s home prices to decline about 1.2% over the next 12 months (high confidence).
This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.
Dutchess County, NY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $518K | ▲ +6.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 34 days | ▲ +3% |
| Months of Supply | 3.4 | ▼ -2.9% |
| Homes for Sale | 837 | ▲ +5.7% |
| Homes Sold | 257 | ▲ +10.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $275 | ▲ +5.5% |
How has Dutchess County, NY’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dutchess County, NY a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Dutchess County, NY is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 54 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Dutchess County, NY?
The median sale price in Dutchess County, NY is $518K, having risen 6.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Dutchess County, NY?
Dutchess County, NY scores 24 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Dutchess County, NY's Alpha Score?
Dutchess County, NY's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (78/100) and its weakest is Affordability (24/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Dutchess County, NY? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.