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Otsego County, NY home prices

Otsego County, NY: the typical home is worth $216,775 as of 2026-05, up +2.5% over the past year and +294.1% since 2000. Listings run about $172/sq ft…

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Otsego County is cooling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+2.5%Cooling
Valuation-21%Undervalued
Affordability9/10Very affordable
Market45 daysBalanced

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1986: $29,944 → 2026: $216,775 (7.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$216,7752026-05
1-year+2.5%
5-year+26.1%
10-year+63.2%
Since 2000+294.1%
Population60k2024
Median income$63,8632023 · 3.4× income
Median rent$1,479/mo2026 · 8.2% gross yield
New homes/yr1232024
Price / sq ft$172listings
Days on market452026-06
Active listings2102026-06
Price cuts12%of listings

Market read

At $216,775, homes in Otsego County sit 14% below the New York median ($252,432) and 7% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #45 of 62 New York counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.5% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 45 days on the market, with 12% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.4× 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 ~21% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$1,070/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,479/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

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Nearby counties

Schoharie County, NY ($252,409) · Delaware County, NY ($248,674) · Chenango County, NY ($162,791) · Montgomery County, NY ($214,289) · Madison County, NY ($258,875) · Fulton County, NY ($222,612)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Otsego County, NY?
The typical home in Otsego County is worth $216,775 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Otsego County rising or falling?
Prices are up +2.5% over the past year and +294.1% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Otsego County affordable?
At 3.4× the local median income of $63,863, Otsego County is more affordable than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Otsego County?
Median rent is $1,479/mo — a gross rental yield of 8.2% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Otsego County?
Homes here take a median of 45 days to sell, with 12% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$55,010
2001$59,424
2002$64,726
2003$71,481
2004$78,840
2005$90,044
2006$107,127
2007$125,712
2008$137,523
2009$133,707
2010$127,917
2011$128,936
2012$128,174
2013$129,032
2014$128,072
2015$128,242
2016$132,795
2017$136,665
2018$140,522
2019$143,934
2020$151,768
2021$166,963
2022$177,630
2023$194,014
2024$204,616
2025$213,467
2026$209,401