Top New York markets by PropertyIQ Score
Top metros
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Batavia, NY | 99 | A+ |
| 2 | Elmira, NY | 98 | A+ |
| 3 | Syracuse, NY | 98 | A+ |
| 4 | Rochester, NY | 98 | A+ |
| 5 | Binghamton, NY | 97 | A+ |
| 6 | Utica, NY | 96 | A |
| 7 | Gloversville, NY | 96 | A |
| 8 | Oneonta, NY | 95 | A |
| 9 | Cortland, NY | 95 | A |
| 10 | Buffalo, NY | 94 | A |
Top counties
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monroe County, NY | 98 | A+ |
| 2 | Genesee County, NY | 98 | A+ |
| 3 | Broome County, NY | 96 | A |
| 4 | Madison County, NY | 95 | A |
| 5 | Chemung County, NY | 95 | A |
| 6 | Fulton County, NY | 94 | A |
| 7 | Herkimer County, NY | 93 | A |
| 8 | Albany County, NY | 93 | A |
| 9 | Erie County, NY | 93 | A |
| 10 | Cortland County, NY | 93 | A |
New York Real Estate Market
AI-powered housing market analysis for every metro area and county in New York. Updated monthly with the latest data from Zillow, Redfin, Census, and FRED.
New York Metro Areas
27 metropolitan areas tracked by PropertyIQ in New York
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New York Counties
62 counties tracked by PropertyIQ in New York
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New York Real Estate Market Analysis
New York's real estate market spans a wide range of economic conditions, demographics, and price points. Whether you're a first-time buyer looking for the most affordable New York metros or an investor weighing relative market strength, the PropertyIQ Score gives you a single data-first read — built from Zillow price momentum and Realtor.com market-flow signals, updated monthly — of how each market compares to its state.
New York State's housing market spans the most expensive urban neighborhoods on Earth (Manhattan) to some of the Midwest's most affordable small markets (Utica, Binghamton, Elmira). Post-pandemic remote work has repriced the Hudson Valley, North Fork, and Catskills while driving vacancy in some Manhattan rental buildings. PropertyIQ tracks both the luxury recovery in high-end NYC markets and the sustained appreciation in upstate markets absorbing displaced buyers from the city.
View the full PropertyIQ dashboard for any New York market — including its PropertyIQ Score, updated monthly, and the price-momentum and market-flow signals behind it. Compare New York markets against their state benchmark or against each other to identify opportunities aligned with your investment strategy.
New York Metro Areas and ZIP Codes
New York Counties and ZIP Codes
Last updated: 2026-08-21. Data from Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, U.S. Census Bureau, FRED, BLS, and BEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many housing markets does PropertyIQ track in New York?
PropertyIQ currently tracks 27 metro areas and 62 counties in New York, each with its own PropertyIQ Score, home value trend, and days on market reading, refreshed monthly.
What does a PropertyIQ Score of 50 mean for a New York market?
A score of 50 marks New York's own state average demand momentum. PropertyIQ computes scores nationally across every US market, then calibrates the scale so a New York market is read against New York's own typical momentum rather than the national average. A market scoring above 50 is positioned to outperform the New York average over the next three years, while one below 50 is positioned to lag it.
Where can I find ZIP code level housing data for New York?
Every metro area and county listed on this page links through to its own ZIP codes, and each ZIP has its own market page with home value, rent, and days on market data. Start from a New York metro or county below, then drill into ZIP codes for the most localized data available.
What data sources does PropertyIQ use for New York market data, and how often is it updated?
PropertyIQ ingests fresh data every month from Zillow home values, Realtor.com days on market and price cut activity, Redfin, the US Census Bureau, FRED, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Every metro, county, and ZIP page for New York shows a last updated date, and PropertyIQ Scores are recomputed monthly once that new source data lands.
Which New York metro area has the strongest housing demand right now?
As of the latest monthly refresh, Batavia, NY has the highest PropertyIQ Score among New York metro areas, indicating the strongest demand momentum in the state relative to its own history. Rankings shift month to month as new home value, days on market, and price cut data arrives, so check back after each monthly update.