Is Buffalo, NY a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Buffalo is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

Since last year, Buffalo has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Buffalo is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Buffalo, NY

How much do homes in Buffalo, NY cost?

Median Sold Price

$237,145

$161/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$11,837(+5.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Buffalo have sold for 5.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Buffalo was $237,145 in November 2024, up 5.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $161.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $154.2K$184.5K
+19.6%
2 $199.5K$205.8K
+3.2%
3 $226.3K$240K
+6.0%
4 $250K$254.5K
+1.8%
5+ $230K$235.7K
+2.5%

Summary: Buffalo housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 19.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 1.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 2.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

West Seneca
+8.0%
Buffalo
+5.3%
Cheektowaga
+5.2%
Kenmore
+2.6%
Sloan
-2.6%

Housing Supply in Buffalo, NY

How many homes are available in Buffalo, NY?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1,9691,554-21.1%

Summary: The Buffalo real estate market had 1,554 homes for sale in November 2024, a 21.1% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 2024
+20.0%
2 225183
-18.7%
3 775544
-29.8%
4 529428
-19.1%
5+ 420375
-10.7%

Summary: The Buffalo housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 20%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 18.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 29.8%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 19.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 10.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
446354-20.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

99 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

19 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

236 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Buffalo, you could pay more than the asking price. 66.7% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 354 homes were sold or pending in Buffalo in November 2024, down by 20.6% month-over-month. Of the 354 sold homes, 28% were sold under asking, 5% were sold at asking, and 67% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Buffalo, NY

How long does it take to sell a home in Buffalo, NY?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
19 Days19 Days-1.0%

Summary: Homes in Buffalo had an average of 19 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

294 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

50 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

10 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Buffalo are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During November 2024, 354 homes were sold in Buffalo; 83% of homes were sold within 30 days, 14% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 3% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

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