Cayuga County, NY Housing Market Brief
county · NY · as of May 2026
What is Cayuga 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 Cayuga County, NY in its market cycle?
Cayuga 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.
Cayuga County, NY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $203K | ▲ +3.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 98 days | ▲ +75% |
| Months of Supply | 5.5 | ▲ +44.7% |
| Homes for Sale | 187 | ▲ +20.7% |
| Homes Sold | 34 | ▼ -17.1% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $109 | ▼ -14.8% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.9% | ▼ -3.1% |
How has Cayuga County, NY’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cayuga County, NY a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Cayuga County, NY is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 51 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Cayuga County, NY?
The median sale price in Cayuga County, NY is $203K, having risen 3.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Cayuga County, NY?
Cayuga County, NY scores 68 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Cayuga County, NY's Alpha Score?
Cayuga County, NY's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (73/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (26/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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