Albany, OR metro area Housing Market

Cool Market

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

Data period: January 2026

Median Sale Price

$390K

3.9% YoY

Days on Market

79 days

5.3% YoY

Active Inventory

352

2.8% YoY

Homes Sold

83

3.8% YoY

Cool Market

Buyer activity is slowing, creating more negotiating room.

Albany, OR metro area Market Summary

The Albany, OR metro area housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $390K, down 3.9% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 79 days on the market, 5.3% longer than a year ago.

There are 352 homes for sale — 2.8% fewer than last year. With 4.2 months of supply, this is a balanced market. 107 new listings were added during this period, down 21.9% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 99.0% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 34.9% of homes sell above their asking price. 26.7% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

78

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 4.2
Days on Market 79
Price Drops 26.7%
Sale-to-List Ratio 99.0%
Market Temperature Cool

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $423K) 7.8%
Days on Market (National: 66) 19.7%
Inventory (National: 1,210,379) 100.0%

vs. Oregon Median

Median Price (Oregon: $489K) 20.2%
Days on Market (Oregon: 73) 8.2%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals.

Albany, OR metro area Market Trends

Median Sale Price

Median Days on Market

Active Inventory

Homes Sold

Price per Square Foot

Sale-to-List Ratio

New Listings

Listings with Price Drops

Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$400K

Price per Sq Ft

$285

Sale-to-List Ratio

99.0%

Months of Supply

4.2

Sold Above List

34.9%

Price Drops

26.7%

New Listings

107

21.9% YoY

Pending Sales

116

Off Market in 2 Weeks

19.0%

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