Elmira, NY
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As of the latest 2026 data
Median Listing
Pending Ratio
Active Inventory
Median DOM
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The Elmira market is currently classified as Very Competitive, with a pending ratio of 0.89 indicating strong demand absorption relative to available inventory. This market condition prevails despite an 8.2% year-over-year contraction in the pending ratio, suggesting continued robust buyer activity. The median listing price has shown modest appreciation, up 2.6% over the past year.
Local Market Signals
Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.
Job Market
Unemployment rate · Sep 2026
Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
Population & Migration
Resident population · Jan 2025
Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.
U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
Future Housing Supply
Data not yet available.
Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.
What's moving the Elmira market right now.
Inventory dynamics reveal a slight expansion in active listings, up 3.7% year-over-year, alongside an 11.6% increase in new listings over the same period. Despite this, the high pending ratio signals that new supply is being absorbed quickly. The median days on market has declined significantly, registering a 22.8% year-over-year reduction, reinforcing the accelerated pace of transactions. While the price-reduced share saw a 4.7% increase year-over-year, the overall market remains characterized by brisk demand.
Market Trends
Median Price
Active Inventory
Days on Market
Sold Score™
Sold Score™ Over Time
Market liquidity index • 36 months
Price & Days on Market
Median listing vs market velocity
Inventory Dynamics
Total active listings vs new monthly supply
Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.
Market Signals & Indicators
The elevated pending ratio and significantly reduced days on market suggest a rapid transaction pace, placing upward pressure on pricing. Buyers face a competitive environment where prompt decision-making is often required to secure properties. The swift absorption of available homes, as evidenced by the high pending ratio, limits buyer options and can reduce opportunities for extensive price negotiation.
The average listing price increased 9.5% year-over-year, outpacing the 2.6% rise in the median listing price, and the median $/sqft also rose 6.6% over the past year. However, with no further detailed stratification of price tiers, there is no distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset to interpret for potential softness.
236 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 96 per month.
of active listings carry a price reduction, +4.7% from prior period.
Median price per square foot has moved +6.6% year-over-year.
Pending-to-active ratio — Very Competitive.
Recommended For This Market
Very CompetitiveSelling in Elmira, NY? Homes here are taking 17 days less to sell than last year.
Demand in Elmira, NY is outpacing supply. Well-prepared listings are still clearing quickly — pricing to the current pace matters more than waiting.
- Buyer Demand Index
- 89%
- Median Days on Market
- 57 days
- Inventory YoY
- +4%
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Metro Demographics
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