Queens County, NY Housing Market Brief
county · NY · as of May 2026
What is Queens 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 Queens County, NY in its market cycle?
Queens 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.
Queens County, NY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $738K | ▼ -0.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 65 days | ▲ +16.1% |
| Months of Supply | 8.3 | ▲ +36.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 4,643 | ▼ -3.4% |
| Homes Sold | 561 | ▼ -28.6% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $546 | ▼ -1.6% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.4% | ▲ +0.2% |
How has Queens County, NY’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Queens County, NY a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Queens County, NY is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 39 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Queens County, NY?
The median sale price in Queens County, NY is $738K, having held roughly steady over the past year.
How affordable is Queens County, NY?
Queens County, NY scores 1 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Queens County, NY's Alpha Score?
Queens County, NY's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (70/100) and its weakest is Affordability (1/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Queens County, NY? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.