Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY Housing Market Brief
metro · NY · as of May 2026
What is Buffalo-Cheektowaga, 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 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY in its market cycle?
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, 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.
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Days on Market | 37 days | ▲ +5.7% |
How has Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 42 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
How affordable is Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY?
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY scores 54 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY's Alpha Score?
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (55/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (11/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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