Columbia County, NY Housing Market Brief
county · NY · as of May 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 Mature — holding near a healthy peak. 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 | $425K | ▼ -22.7% |
| Median Days on Market | 47 days | ▼ -34.7% |
| Months of Supply | 6.8 | ▲ +38.8% |
| Homes for Sale | 307 | ▲ +2% |
| Homes Sold | 45 | ▼ -26.2% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $257 | ▼ -12.2% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.1% | ▼ -3.7% |
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 May 2026, Columbia County, NY is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 41 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 $425K, having fallen 22.7% over the past year.
How affordable is Columbia County, NY?
Columbia County, NY scores 20 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 Economic Strength (65/100) and its weakest is Affordability (20/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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