Chemung County, NY home prices

Chemung County, NY: the typical home is worth $161,611 as of 2026-05, up +4.9% over the past year and +174.7% since 2000. Listings run about $107/sq ft…

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

1977: $23,168 → 2026: $161,611 (7.0×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $161,611, homes in Chemung County sit 36% below the New York median ($252,432) and 31% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #60 of 62 New York counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+4.9% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 42 days on the market, with 12% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.7× 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 ~34% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$798/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,263/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Schuyler County, NY ($247,723) · Tioga County, NY ($202,595) · Tompkins County, NY ($353,006) · Bradford County, PA ($206,333) · Steuben County, NY ($171,649) · Tioga County, PA ($221,573)