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Westchester County, NY • Updated October 2026
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Market Intelligence 2026
Data, buyer and seller guides, and ground-level perspective from 15+ years working Westchester real estate. Current market figures plus the guides buyers, sellers, and NYC relocators use most.
What This Hub Covers
Westchester’s market heading into autumn 2026 is short on supply, differentiated by town, and still rising on price. This hub brings together current market data, buyer and seller guides, and firsthand agent perspective to give buyers, sellers, and NYC relocators a complete picture of what’s actually happening.
Westchester Market Snapshot: Q3 2026
July–September 2026 compared with the same quarter of 2025.
| Single-family median sale price | $1,189,000 | +10.0% |
| Single-family closed sales | 1,625 | +0.4% |
| Single-family active listings | 956 | −6.6% |
| Single-family months of supply | 2.5 | −3.8% |
| Single-family median days on market | 28 | −6.7% |
| Single-family % of original price received | 106.2% | +1.9% |
| Condo median sale price | $615,000 | +17.1% |
| Co-op median sale price | $250,000 | +6.4% |
| Co-op median days on market | 56 | −6.7% |
Prices are rising on flat sales. The single-family median reached $1,189,000, up 10.0% on a year earlier, while closed sales barely moved. Supply explains it: single-family inventory fell to 956 active listings, about two and a half months of supply, and the typical house went under contract in 28 days at 106.2% of its original asking price.
Condos and co-ops are a different market. Active listings rose 11.1% for condos and 7.1% for co-ops. Co-ops took a median 56 days to sell and closed at 99.1% of original asking, so buyers in that segment have more room to negotiate than single-family buyers do.
What it means. If you are buying a house, expect competition for well-priced homes even in autumn. If you are selling a house, correct pricing is still being rewarded quickly. Town-level conditions vary, which is why the guides below go town by town.
Source: OneKey® MLS, Westchester County Quarterly Indicators, Q3 2026. Data as of October 7, 2026.
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What is your Westchester home worth right now?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is happening in the Westchester real estate market?
Westchester continues to run on limited inventory in the strongest school districts and commuter towns, which keeps competition concentrated on well-presented homes. Conditions differ sharply by town and price band, so county-wide figures are a poor guide to any single market.
Is it a buyer's or seller's market in Westchester?
It varies by town, price band and property condition. Well-presented homes in strong districts often draw competition, while listings with extended days on market, dated condition or awkward layouts usually have genuine negotiating room.
Which Westchester towns have the best commute to NYC?
The closer-in towns on each Metro-North line generally offer the shortest rides, with many running 30 to 45 minutes to Grand Central on express service. The line matters as much as the town, so choose the line based on where you work.
How much do homes cost in Westchester?
Prices vary widely between towns, from the more attainable markets such as Yonkers to premium towns like Rye and Scarsdale. Look at the specific town and price band rather than a county median, which blends very different markets.
When is the best time to sell a Westchester home?
Spring brings the most buyers and the most competing listings, and suits sellers who want maximum exposure. Autumn has fewer buyers but also less competition, which can work well for a well-priced, well-presented home.
How do school districts affect Westchester home values?
School district quality is the single largest driver of price differences between otherwise comparable towns. Verify the assignment for a specific address, because district lines do not always follow municipal or postal boundaries.
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