Jefferson County, NY Housing Market Brief
county · NY · as of May 2026
What is Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, NY in its market cycle?
Jefferson 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.
Jefferson County, NY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $247K | ▼ -0.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 69 days | ▼ -22.5% |
| Months of Supply | 6.5 | ▲ +14% |
| Homes for Sale | 460 | ▼ -3.2% |
| Homes Sold | 71 | ▼ -15.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $139 | ▲ +12.4% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.9% | ▼ -1.4% |
How has Jefferson County, NY’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson County, NY a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Jefferson County, NY is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 53 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Jefferson County, NY?
The median sale price in Jefferson County, NY is $247K, having fallen 0.8% over the past year.
How affordable is Jefferson County, NY?
Jefferson County, NY scores 51 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Jefferson County, NY's Alpha Score?
Jefferson County, NY's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (78/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (40/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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