Herkimer County, NY Housing Market Brief
county · NY · as of May 2026
What is Herkimer 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 Herkimer County, NY in its market cycle?
Herkimer 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.
Herkimer County, NY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $195K | ▲ +15% |
| Median Days on Market | 83 days | ▲ +130.6% |
| Months of Supply | 4.9 | ▲ +44.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 176 | ▲ +14.3% |
| Homes Sold | 36 | ▼ -20% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $127 | ▲ +10.3% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.6% | ▲ +0.2% |
How has Herkimer County, NY’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Herkimer County, NY a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Herkimer County, NY is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 56 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Herkimer County, NY?
The median sale price in Herkimer County, NY is $195K, having risen 15% over the past year.
How affordable is Herkimer County, NY?
Herkimer County, NY scores 88 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Herkimer County, NY's Alpha Score?
Herkimer County, NY's strongest dimension is Affordability (88/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (29/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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