Ithaca, NY
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As of the latest 2026 data
Median Listing
Pending Ratio
Active Inventory
Median DOM
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The Ithaca housing market continues to exhibit highly competitive conditions, driven by a pending ratio of 0.86, indicating robust demand relative to available inventory. Despite a slight monthly decline in median listing price, overall market dynamics suggest strong absorption of listings.
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 Ithaca market right now.
Inventory levels have seen an increase year-over-year, with active listings up by 8.2% and new listings rising by 8.6%. However, demand signals remain strong, as evidenced by a pending ratio of 0.86. The median listing price has experienced a marginal year-over-year decrease of 0.1%, yet month-over-month saw a 2.6% decline, suggesting some localized price adjustments within an otherwise tight market.
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 rapid pace of sales, with a median days on market at 46 and strong pending ratio, suggests limited negotiating room for buyers. Despite an increase in inventory, the high absorption rate places upward pressure on price discipline, favoring sellers. Buyers face a market where prompt decisions are often necessary due to sustained demand.
The average listing price increased by 3.9% year-over-year to $514,027, while the median listing price saw a minor decline. The median $/sqft also rose by 3.6% year-over-year to $213. This indicates that higher-priced segments are generally maintaining or increasing value, contributing to a widening average versus median spread, suggesting continued strength in the luxury tier.
211 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 76 per month.
of active listings carry a price reduction, +1.4% from prior period.
Median price per square foot has moved +3.6% year-over-year.
Pending-to-active ratio — Very Competitive.
Recommended For This Market
Very CompetitiveSelling in Ithaca, NY? Homes here are taking 5 days less to sell than last year.
Demand in Ithaca, NY is outpacing supply. Well-prepared listings are still clearing quickly — pricing to the current pace matters more than waiting.
- Buyer Demand Index
- 86%
- Median Days on Market
- 46 days
- Inventory YoY
- +8%
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