Rochester, NY
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As of the latest 2026 data
Median Listing
Pending Ratio
Active Inventory
Median DOM
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The Rochester, NY market is currently Very Competitive, with a pending ratio of 1.86 indicating robust demand absorption far exceeding current inventory. This dynamic is supported by a 4.7% year-over-year increase in the median listing price and a 4.0% rise in the median price per square foot.
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 Rochester market right now.
Active listings have seen a modest 5.7% increase year-over-year, while new listings grew by 7.6% over the past year. Despite this slight expansion in supply, demand continues to outpace it, evidenced by a significant pending ratio of 1.86. The median listing price has appreciated by 4.7% year-over-year, alongside a 4.0% year-over-year increase in median price per square foot, reflecting sustained upward pressure on valuations. Median days on market contracted by 4.3% year-over-year, indicating a faster pace of transaction activity.
“Local pricing and inventory dynamics across Rochester shift block by block — happy to walk through what's actually closing.”
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 current market dynamics in Rochester, NY suggest a swift pace of transactions, with inventory being absorbed rapidly. The high pending ratio implies that prospective purchasers face considerable competition, necessitating decisive action. This environment places less emphasis on price discipline from sellers due to the strong demand signals and limited available supply.
The average listing price increased by 0.9% year-over-year, while the median listing price rose by 4.7% over the same period. This discrepancy suggests a potential weakening at the higher end of the market, where average prices are advancing at a significantly slower rate than median prices.
1,198 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 1,166 per month.
of active listings carry a price reduction, -0.7% from prior period.
Median price per square foot has moved +4.0% year-over-year.
Pending-to-active ratio — Very Competitive.
Recommended For This Market
Very CompetitiveSelling in Rochester, NY? Buyer Demand Index is running at 186%.
Demand in Rochester, NY is outpacing supply. Well-prepared listings are still clearing quickly — pricing to the current pace matters more than waiting.
- Buyer Demand Index
- 186%
- Median Days on Market
- 34 days
- Inventory YoY
- +6%
Demand is strong in Rochester, NY. Check your Sold Score before you price — conditions this favorable don't hold forever.
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Metro Demographics
ZIPs in Rochester, NY
10918
chester
$699K
67 active · 52 DOM
14580
webster
$450K
51 active · 37 DOM
14534
pittsford
$542K
41 active · 13 DOM
14564
victor
$578K
40 active · 34 DOM
14609
rochester
$190K
35 active · 33 DOM
14626
rochester
$287K
30 active · 42 DOM
14527
penn yan
$442K
29 active · 79 DOM
14606
rochester
$142K
29 active · 20 DOM
14612
rochester
$299K
27 active · 31 DOM
14559
spencerport
$427K
22 active · 40 DOM
14519
ontario
$409K
21 active · 54 DOM
14617
rochester
$277K
21 active · 23 DOM
14526
penfield
$393K
20 active · 22 DOM
14590
wolcott
$177K
17 active · 95 DOM
14620
rochester
$245K
17 active · 16 DOM
14425
farmington
$464K
16 active · 57 DOM
14513
newark
$136K
16 active · 39 DOM
14569
warsaw
$205K
16 active · 45 DOM
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