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 market currently exhibits very competitive conditions, with a pending ratio of 2.08, indicating robust demand significantly outpacing available inventory. Median listing prices have increased by 5.2% over the past year, reflecting sustained upward pressure.
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 · Jul 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 experienced a modest 2.9% year-over-year increase, yet new listings declined by 4.2% over the same period, suggesting continued inventory constraints. Despite a month-over-month decline of 2.5% in median listing price, the year-over-year growth of 5.2% points to an appreciating market. The median days on market remained stable year-over-year at 32 days, further underscoring the consistent absorption pace.
“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 exceptionally high pending ratio of 2.08 indicates that properties are being absorbed at a rapid rate, placing considerable pressure on available inventory. This environment suggests that sellers can maintain strong price discipline and that negotiating leverage is heavily skewed, leading to an accelerated pace of transactions.
The average listing price increased by 2.2% year-over-year, while the median listing price saw a 5.2% year-over-year increase. This differential, combined with a 3.6% year-over-year increase in median $/sqft, does not suggest any distinct softening within the higher-priced segments at this time.
1,140 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 1,000 per month.
of active listings carry a price reduction, +0.8% 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 Rochester, NY? Buyer Demand Index is running at 208%.
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
- 208%
- Median Days on Market
- 32 days
- Inventory YoY
- +3%
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
14580
webster
$450K
49 active · 31 DOM
14626
rochester
$274K
34 active · 29 DOM
14534
pittsford
$550K
34 active · 36 DOM
14468
hilton
$500K
34 active · 38 DOM
14621
rochester
$97K
33 active · 39 DOM
14564
victor
$584K
32 active · 42 DOM
14606
rochester
$150K
30 active · 19 DOM
14624
rochester
$250K
28 active · 16 DOM
14612
rochester
$290K
27 active · 25 DOM
14527
penn yan
$432K
27 active · 92 DOM
14450
fairport
$400K
25 active · 37 DOM
14611
rochester
$99K
24 active · 31 DOM
14618
rochester
$482K
24 active · 46 DOM
14526
penfield
$395K
23 active · 24 DOM
14616
rochester
$200K
23 active · 21 DOM
14617
rochester
$275K
22 active · 25 DOM
14622
rochester
$235K
15 active · 18 DOM
14589
williamson
$295K
14 active · 31 DOM
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