Suffolk County, NY Housing Market Brief
county · NY · as of May 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.
Where is Suffolk County, NY in its market cycle?
Suffolk 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.
Suffolk County, NY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $683K | ▲ +2.7% |
| Median Days on Market | 27 days | ▼ -3.6% |
| Months of Supply | 3.3 | ▲ +6.5% |
| Homes for Sale | 2,966 | ▼ -8.2% |
| Homes Sold | 888 | ▼ -13.8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $413 | ▲ +6.9% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.2% | ▲ +0.4% |
How has Suffolk County, NY’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Suffolk County, NY a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Suffolk County, NY is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 50 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, 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 $683K, having risen 2.7% over the past year.
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 (79/100) and its weakest is Affordability (13/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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