Albany County, NY Housing Market Brief
county · NY · score computed October 2026
What is Albany 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 5 of 5 (population 103,008–9,808,667) · comparable within its band
Where is Albany County, NY in its market cycle?
Albany County, NY is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Albany 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.
Albany County, NY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $356K | ▲ +3.3% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 13 days | ▲ +8.3% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 1.9 | ▲ +5.6% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 517 | ▲ +11.4% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 277 | ▲ +8.6% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $228 | ▲ +8.8% | Redfin |
How has Albany County, NY’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Albany County, NY a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Albany County, NY is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 44 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Albany County, NY?
The median sale price in Albany County, NY is $356K, having risen 3.3% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Albany County, NY?
Albany County, NY scores 31 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Albany County, NY's Alpha Score?
Albany County, NY's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (69/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (18/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Albany County, NY? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.