Cayuga County, NY home prices

Cayuga County, NY: the typical home is worth $231,296 as of 2026-05, up +6.0% over the past year and +267.0% since 2000. Listings run about $177/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1979: $31,633 → 2026: $231,296 (7.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $231,296, homes in Cayuga County sit 8% below the New York median ($252,432) and 1% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #39 of 62 New York counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+6.0% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 43 days on the market, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.5× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~13% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$1,142/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,340/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Onondaga County, NY ($282,160) · Seneca County, NY ($221,608) · Wayne County, NY ($250,508) · Oswego County, NY ($205,512) · Yates County, NY ($321,779) · Cortland County, NY ($202,949)