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How competitive is the Albany housing market?

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Updated monthly · Data through May 2026 · v265

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Sold Score
57/100
YoY Fair Chance of Selling
Pending ratio
0.60
YoY contracts vs active
Inventory YoY
+0.1%
YoY active listings
Median DOM
50
YoY days on market
Price cuts
38.7%
YoY of active listings
Albany is competitive as of May 2026, with a Sold Score of 57/100 (Fair Chance of Selling). **Pending ratio** is 0.60 (contracts vs. active inventory) — anything above 0.40 is healthy demand, below 0.20 is slow. **Inventory change YoY** is +6.9% — more choices for buyers than a year ago. **Median days on market** is 50. Faster than 30 days means buyers are deciding quickly. **Price-reduction share** is 38.7% of active listings — above 25% signals sellers are widely overshooting list price. — Live indicators (May 2026): Sold Score: 57/100 (Fair Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 0.60 · Inventory YoY: +6.9% · Median days on market: 50 · Sellers cutting price: 38.7% · Median listing price: $457,500 (-3.1% YoY)

Albany snapshot

As of the latest 2026 data
Median listing
$458K
YoY -0.0%
Active inventory
375
YoY +0.1%
Median DOM
48
YoY +0.1%
Pending ratio
0.44
YoY -0.1%
Price-reduced
20.7%
YoY -0.0%
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The Albany housing market is not very competitive right now. Homes are staying on the market longer, and fewer homes are going under contract compared to last year.

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