Ithaca, NY metro area Housing Market

Cold Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Ithaca, NY metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.

Data period: March 2026

Median Sale Price

$360K

1.4% YoY

Days on Market

71 days

26.8% YoY

Active Inventory

173

14.6% YoY

Homes Sold

36

0.0% YoY

Cold Market

Inventory is high and homes are sitting longer — a buyer's market.

Ithaca, NY metro area Market Summary

The Ithaca, NY metro area housing market is cooling down. As of March 2026, the median home sale price is $360K, down 1.4% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 71 days on the market, 26.8% longer than a year ago.

There are 173 homes for sale — 14.6% more than last year. With 4.8 months of supply, this is a balanced market. 98 new listings were added during this period, up 11.4% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 97.2% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 16.7% of homes sell above their asking price. 15.6% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

73

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 4.8
Days on Market 71
Price Drops 15.6%
Sale-to-List Ratio 97.2%
Market Temperature Cold

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $437K) 17.6%
Days on Market (National: 55) 29.1%
Inventory (National: 1,314,690) 100.0%

vs. New York Median

Median Price (New York: $599K) 39.9%
Days on Market (New York: 57) 24.6%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. Prices are 18% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Ithaca, NY metro area Market Trends

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Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$433K

Price per Sq Ft

$218

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.2%

Months of Supply

4.8

Sold Above List

16.7%

Price Drops

15.6%

New Listings

98

11.4% YoY

Pending Sales

77

Off Market in 2 Weeks

57.1%

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