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New York State’s housing market is experiencing significant growth, primarily in areas surrounding New York City. Luxury markets like Sagaponack have seen immense value increases, with home prices rising sharply despite rising mortgage rates. Areas like Sands Point and Bridgehampton also report notable gains. While the national median home value remains stable, New York State reaches record highs for home sales. This growth presents potential opportunities for buyers, although fluctuating interest rates bring some risks.
New York State’s housing market is experiencing significant growth, with nearly all of its fastest-growing areas concentrated in and around the New York City metro region, according to a recent analysis using Zillow data. The findings highlight notable price increases in various suburbs and upscale locales, presenting buyers with a variety of options despite a backdrop of rising mortgage rates.
Sagaponack, a luxurious village in the Hamptons, has topped the list of the state’s fastest-growing housing markets. With an impressive year-over-year increase in home value nearing $300,000, the typical home value in Sagaponack has surpassed $7 million. Over the past five years, home values in this area have surged by 61.4%, establishing a benchmark at $2.69 million.
Following closely is Sands Point, which ranks No. 2 with a typical home value of $3.05 million and a year-over-year gain of approximately $185,000, equivalent to a 6.5% increase. Bridgehampton takes the third spot, boasting a typical home value of just over $4.4 million, reflecting a 4.1% annual increase, and a substantial 65% rise over the last five years, equating to an increase of $1.73 million.
In the top ten list, Great Neck and Purchase also stand out. Great Neck, ranked No. 10, has a typical home value of $1.39 million, with a year-over-year climb of 9.6% (approximately $122,422) and a five-year increase of 39.1% (around $392,932). Purchase, located in Westchester, comes in at No. 9 with a typical home value of $2.1 million and a yearly increment of $127,000 (6.5% increase), leading to a remarkable 53% gain over five years totaling about $729,000.
The only location outside the NYC metro area to make the list is Tuxedo Park, a gated village in Orange County, which saw its median home value climb past $1.2 million, marking a more than 7% increase in the past year, alongside approximately a 65% rise over the previous five years.
On a broader scale, the typical home value across the United States has remained largely unchanged, hovering around $364,000 as of August 2025. In contrast, New York State has reached a record high median home sales price of $451,000 as of July 2025, reflecting the local surge in demand.
While home prices are on the rise, there is an increasing inventory, providing buyers with a diverse array of options. Across New York, market trends vary greatly between urban and rural regions. Nassau County experienced a notable year, with a 10.7% hike in housing prices, increasing from $785,000 to $835,000.
Key metrics used to evaluate the housing market include median sales price, inventory of homes for sale, new listings, closed sales, pending sales, days on market until sale, months supply of inventory, and the housing affordability index. Observations for the New York housing market suggest a stable outlook through most of 2025, though potential risks associated with fluctuating interest rates persist.
Overall, as housing markets continue to evolve, the prices and patterns in the neighborhoods surrounding New York City indicate both opportunities and challenges for prospective buyers and investors.
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