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 October 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

$234,919

$160/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$8,518(+3.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Buffalo have sold for 3.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Buffalo was $234,919 in October 2024, up 3.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $160.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $146K$184.5K
+26.4%
2 $196.5K$207.1K
+5.4%
3 $225.3K$238.5K
+5.8%
4 $251.5K$252.3K
0.3%
5+ $235.6K$230K
-2.4%

Summary: Buffalo housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 26.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 0.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 2.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

West Seneca
+8.0%
Cheektowaga
+6.2%
Kenmore
+4.2%
Buffalo
+3.8%
Sloan
-0.1%

Housing Supply in Buffalo, NY

How many homes are available in Buffalo, NY?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1,9771,751-11.4%

Summary: The Buffalo real estate market had 1,751 homes for sale in October 2024, a 11.4% decrease compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 2526
+4.0%
2 235212
-9.8%
3 781678
-13.2%
4 535467
-12.7%
5+ 401368
-8.2%

Summary: The Buffalo housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 4%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 9.8%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 13.2%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 12.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 8.2%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
452373-17.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

109 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

26 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

238 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. 63.8% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 373 homes were sold or pending in Buffalo in October 2024, down by 17.5% month-over-month. Of the 373 sold homes, 29% were sold under asking, 7% were sold at asking, and 64% 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

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
19 Days21 Days+13.0%

Summary: Homes in Buffalo had an average of 21 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 13% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

299 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

64 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 October 2024, 373 homes were sold in Buffalo; 80% of homes were sold within 30 days, 17% 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.

Report Updated 20 Days Ago

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