Seneca County, NY home prices
Seneca County, NY: the typical home is worth $221,608 as of 2026-05, up +5.7% over the past year and +190.0% since 2000. Listings run about $166/sq ft…
Seneca County is cooling and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1977: $49,538 → 2026: $221,608 (4.5×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $221,608, homes in Seneca County sit 12% below the New York median ($252,432) and 5% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #44 of 62 New York counties by price.
Prices are holding steady (+5.7% in the last year) — a balanced market.
Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 34 days on the market, with 6% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 3.8× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).
Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
Yates County, NY ($321,779) · Cayuga County, NY ($231,296) · Ontario County, NY ($323,340) · Schuyler County, NY ($247,723) · Tompkins County, NY ($353,006) · Wayne County, NY ($250,508)
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Seneca County, NY?
Are home prices in Seneca County rising or falling?
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How fast do homes sell in Seneca County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2000 | $76,423 |
| 2001 | $81,705 |
| 2002 | $87,417 |
| 2003 | $94,707 |
| 2004 | $102,919 |
| 2005 | $116,002 |
| 2006 | $126,241 |
| 2007 | $127,036 |
| 2008 | $124,097 |
| 2009 | $116,236 |
| 2010 | $109,464 |
| 2011 | $108,945 |
| 2012 | $106,254 |
| 2013 | $108,032 |
| 2014 | $111,267 |
| 2015 | $113,572 |
| 2016 | $114,779 |
| 2017 | $122,208 |
| 2018 | $125,825 |
| 2019 | $129,357 |
| 2020 | $134,798 |
| 2021 | $151,473 |
| 2022 | $173,084 |
| 2023 | $185,450 |
| 2024 | $196,881 |
| 2025 | $209,172 |
| 2026 | $217,085 |