Suffolk County, NY Housing Market Brief
county · NY · score computed October 2026
What is Suffolk 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 Suffolk County, NY in its market cycle?
Suffolk 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.
What’s the forecast for Suffolk 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.
Suffolk County, NY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $723K | ▲ +3.3% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 31 days | ▲ +6.9% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 2.9 | 0% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 3,538 | ▲ +3.5% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 1,239 | ▲ +6.2% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $416 | ▲ +5% | Redfin |
How has Suffolk County, NY’s Alpha Score moved?
Markets like Suffolk County, NY
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- Delaware County, PA, PAcounty37
- Nassau County, NY, NYcounty36
- Middlesex County, NJ, NJcounty42
- Dutchess County, NY, NYcounty43
- Passaic County, NJ, NJcounty36
- Erath County, TX, TXcounty38
- Cecil County, MD, MDcounty39
- Westchester County, NY, NYcounty35
Frequently asked questions
Is Suffolk County, NY a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Suffolk County, NY is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 36 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Suffolk County, NY?
The median sale price in Suffolk County, NY is $723K, having risen 3.3% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Suffolk County, NY?
Suffolk County, NY scores 13 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Suffolk County, NY's Alpha Score?
Suffolk County, NY's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (70/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (5/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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