Rochester, NY housing market
The typical Rochester home is worth about $247,000, up 4.6% in a year, 53% below the New York typical home. Homes typically sell in 10 days, a little above asking.
Home values, sales, trends and how Rochester compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
Rochester at a glance
A strong seller's market
Homes are selling faster than new ones are listed: less than two months of supply. Well-priced homes can draw several offers.
Typical home value, 2024–2026
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| January | Rochester | New York |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $217,000 | $458,000 |
| 2025 | $235,000 | $489,000 |
| 2026 | $241,000 | $510,000 |
| August 2026 | $247,000 | $527,000 |
Rochester and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | Days on market | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $247K | +4.6% | 10 | $47,213 |
| Irondequoit | — | — | 8 | $79,162 |
| Greece | — | — | 8 | $79,783 |
| Brighton | — | — | 11 | $85,467 |
| Chili | — | — | 8 | $89,793 |
| Gates | — | — | — | $77,080 |
| North Gates | — | — | 10 | $76,277 |
5.2 years of income
The typical Rochester home costs about 5.2 years of the town's median household income, less than across New York (6.1 years).
How Rochester ranks on affordability →
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research, August 2026. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin Data Center, May 2026. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Listings link to their publishers.