Tompkins County, NY home prices

Tompkins County, NY: the typical home is worth $353,006 as of 2026-05, up +4.0% over the past year and +302.7% since 2000. Listings run about $220/sq ft…

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

1976: $30,048 → 2026: $353,006 (11.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $353,006, homes in Tompkins County sit 40% above the New York median ($252,432) and 51% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #19 of 62 New York counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+4.0% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 41 days on the market, with 10% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 5.2× 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.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,742/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,917/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Tioga County, NY ($202,595) · Cortland County, NY ($202,949) · Schuyler County, NY ($247,723) · Chemung County, NY ($161,611) · Seneca County, NY ($221,608) · Yates County, NY ($321,779)