Market Intelligence Report — NY-460

Olean, NY

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-NY-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Accelerated

Median Listing

$185K
-19.2% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.78
-3.5% YoY

Active Inventory

232
+4.5% YoY

Median DOM

58 Days
-4.9% YoY

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The Olean, NY market is currently in an accelerated state, evidenced by a pending ratio of 0.78, indicating robust demand absorption. This occurs even as the median listing price has contracted significantly by 19.2% year-over-year.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Olean market right now.

Inventory remains relatively constrained, with active listings showing a modest 4.5% increase year-over-year. New listings held steady, posting no year-over-year change. The market is experiencing downward price adjustments, with the median listing price declining 6.8% month-over-month and 19.2% year-over-year. The median price per square foot has also decreased by 11.6% over the past year, reflecting broader price discipline.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$185K-6.8% MoM

Active Inventory

232+4.5% YoY

Days on Market

58-4.9% YoY

Sold Score™

78-3.5% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

78
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

With a high pending ratio, the current pace of transactions suggests sustained demand pressure on available inventory. While active listings have edged up slightly, the rapid absorption of properties implies that price discipline remains a key factor in successful transactions. Prospective sellers may find a responsive market, but pricing must align with recent value adjustments.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price has declined by 21.4% year-over-year, outpacing the 19.2% decline in the median listing price. This, combined with an 11.6% year-over-year decrease in median price per square foot, indicates notable softening within the higher price tiers of the market.

Supply Dynamics

232 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 80 per month.

Pricing Pressure
14.8%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +4.0% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -11.6% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.78

Pending-to-active ratio — Accelerated.

Recommended For This Market

Accelerated

Selling in Olean, NY? Homes here are taking 3 days less to sell than last year.

Demand in Olean, NY is outpacing supply. Well-prepared listings are still clearing quickly — pricing to the current pace matters more than waiting.

Buyer Demand Index
78%
Median Days on Market
58 days
Inventory YoY
+5%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Olean, NY
CBSA Code
36460
State
NY

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