Washington County, NY Housing Market Brief
county · NY · as of August 2026
What is Washington 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 Washington County, NY in its market cycle?
Washington 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.
What’s the forecast for Washington County, NY?
Our model forecasts Washington County, NY’s home prices to rise about 14.6% over the next 12 months (medium confidence).
This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.
Washington County, NY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $234K | ▼ -15.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 16 days | ▼ -38.5% |
| Months of Supply | 3.3 | ▼ -2.9% |
| Homes for Sale | 158 | ▼ -5.4% |
| Homes Sold | 50 | ▼ -2% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $170 | ▲ +1.6% |
How has Washington County, NY’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Washington County, NY a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Washington County, NY is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 62 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Washington County, NY?
The median sale price in Washington County, NY is $234K, having fallen 15.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Washington County, NY?
Washington County, NY scores 79 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Washington County, NY's Alpha Score?
Washington County, NY's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (80/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (50/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Washington County, NY? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.