Nassau County, NY Housing Market
Hot MarketMetro-level monthly sale metrics for rental investors — prices, inventory, pace, and negotiation signals. Figures represent the Nassau County, NY metro area.
Data period: May 2026
Market snapshot
- Median sale price
- $754K
- Median days on market
- 29 days
- Months of supply
- 3.4
- Active inventory
- 5,400
- Homes sold
- 1,590
- Sale-to-list ratio
- 101.6%
- Listings with price drop
- 20.5%
- Data month
- May 2026
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Rental Investor Snapshot
Labels below come from monthly sale-market indicators only. True cash flow requires local rent, taxes, insurance, vacancy, and expense assumptions — model those in the rental calculator, then sanity-check against sale-speed signals here.
- Market temperature
- Competitive
- Buyer leverage
- Medium
- Pricing signal vs. U.S. median
- Harder buy-in vs. U.S. median (price only)
- Investor fit (heuristic)
- Appreciation · Negotiation
Watch-outs
- High median sale prices raise buy-in and tighten margin for error.
- Fast markets reward speed; avoid waiving contingencies without a plan.
Suggested next step: Run a rental property analysis with your own rent, financing, vacancy, and expense assumptions — then sanity-check against this market's sale-speed and negotiation signals.
Hot Market
Homes are selling quickly with strong competition among buyers.
Nassau County, NY market summary
The Nassau County, NY metro area housing market is heating up. As of May 2026, the median home sale price is $754K, up 6.0% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 29 days on the market, 3.6% longer than a year ago.
There are 5,400 homes for sale — 7.9% fewer than last year. With 3.4 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 2,868 new listings were added during this period, down 10.0% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 101.6% of their list price on average, indicating buyers are paying above asking. 54.8% of homes sell above their asking price. 20.5% of listings have had a price drop.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
48
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
vs. New York Median
Investor takeaway
This is a highly competitive market. Be prepared to move quickly and potentially offer above asking price. A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals. Prices are 68% above the national median. Model rent-to-price and expenses carefully before assuming cash flow.
Nassau County, NY market trends
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Detailed market metrics
Median list price
$799K
Price per sq ft
$465
Sale-to-list ratio
101.6%
Months of supply
3.4
Sold above list
54.8%
Price drops
20.5%
New listings
2,868
↓ 10.0% YoY
Pending sales
2,447
Off market in 2 weeks
13.3%
Nassau County, NY housing market FAQs
What is the median home price in Nassau County, NY?
For the latest published month, the median sale price in Nassau County, NY is $754K. Median means half of homes sold above that price and half below — it is a useful benchmark, not a rule for every listing.
Is Nassau County, NY a buyer's or seller's market?
With about 3.4 months of supply, conditions often favor sellers (inventory is relatively tight versus sales pace). Buyers may need to move quickly and keep offers competitive.
How long do homes stay on the market in Nassau County, NY?
For the latest published month, the median days on market in Nassau County, NY is 29 days — half of homes went pending faster and half slower.
Is Nassau County, NY good for rental property investors?
Sale-market stats show how competitive buying is (speed, negotiation, inventory). They do not prove rent performance. Nassau County, NY can still work for rentals if the numbers work on a deal-by-deal basis — use local rent comps, financing, vacancy, and expenses in the rental property calculator.
How should investors analyze a rental property in Nassau County, NY?
Start with purchase price, financing, rent, vacancy, operating expenses, and capital repairs. Stress-test rates and rent. Will It Flow’s rental property calculator is built to translate those inputs into cash flow, DSCR, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return for Nassau County, NY deals.
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National context
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Housing market data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage. Not financial advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making investment decisions.