Erie County, NY Housing Market Brief
county · NY · as of May 2026
What is Erie 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 Erie County, NY in its market cycle?
Erie County, NY is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Erie County, NY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $283K | ▲ +3.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 11 days | ▲ +10% |
| Months of Supply | 2.5 | ▲ +38.9% |
| Homes for Sale | 1,259 | ▲ +15.2% |
| Homes Sold | 506 | ▼ -15.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $199 | ▲ +4.2% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 105.3% | ▼ -1.9% |
How has Erie County, NY’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Erie County, NY a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Erie 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 Erie County, NY?
The median sale price in Erie County, NY is $283K, having risen 3.6% over the past year.
How affordable is Erie County, NY?
Erie County, NY scores 39 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Erie County, NY's Alpha Score?
Erie County, NY's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (73/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (38/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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