Columbia County, NY Housing Market Brief
county · NY · as of August 2026
What is Columbia 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 Columbia County, NY in its market cycle?
Columbia County, NY is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Columbia County, NY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $544K | ▲ +23.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 58 days | ▼ -4.9% |
| Months of Supply | 6.2 | ▼ -3.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 375 | ▲ +12.3% |
| Homes Sold | 63 | ▲ +16.7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $317 | ▲ +16.1% |
How has Columbia County, NY’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Columbia County, NY a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Columbia County, NY is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 44 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Columbia County, NY?
The median sale price in Columbia County, NY is $544K, having risen 23.8% over the past year.
How affordable is Columbia County, NY?
Columbia County, NY scores 9 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Columbia County, NY's Alpha Score?
Columbia County, NY's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (69/100) and its weakest is Affordability (9/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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