If you're buying or selling a home in New York in early 2026, competition can make a big difference in your strategy. In faster-moving markets, buyers may need to act quickly and come prepared, with homes going under contract in a matter of days. In other cities, listings are sitting longer as economic uncertainty and high costs give buyers and sellers pause.
Nationwide, housing markets are generally slow, although competition varies widely from the Northeast to the South. Understanding where homes are selling the fastest can help buyers gauge how competitive a market is and help sellers set realistic expectations.
To see where homes are selling the fastest in New York right now, Redfin Real Estate ranked the top cities based on their average "days on market"—the time it takes for a new listing to go under contract. The lower the number, the more competitive the city. Rankings are based on the December 2025 monthly average or monthly average median.
#1. Ballston Spa, New York
- Days on market: 5
- Median sale price: $475,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 103.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 33.3%
- See Ballston Spa homes for sale
#2. Roessleville, New York
- Days on market: 6
- Median sale price: $285,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 104.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 33.3%
- See Roessleville homes for sale
#3. Baldwinsville, New York
- Days on market: 6
- Median sale price: $252,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 110.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Baldwinsville homes for sale
#4. Sand Lake, New York
- Days on market: 7
- Median sale price: $280,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 106.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 33.3%
- See Sand Lake homes for sale
#5. Fairport, New York
- Days on market: 7
- Median sale price: $326,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 113.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
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#6. Colonie, New York
- Days on market: 7
- Median sale price: $328,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 101.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 40.0%
- See Colonie homes for sale
#7. Farmington, New York
- Days on market: 8
- Median sale price: $350,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 112.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 50.0%
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#8. Henrietta, New York
- Days on market: 8
- Median sale price: $326,750
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 113.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 57.9%
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#9. Canandaigua, New York
- Days on market: 8
- Median sale price: $261,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 108.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 50.0%
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#10. Gates, New York
- Days on market: 8
- Median sale price: $200,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 107.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 100.0%
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#11. East Glenville, New York
- Days on market: 8
- Median sale price: $370,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 101.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 20.0%
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#12. Perinton, New York
- Days on market: 9
- Median sale price: $335,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 113.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 63.6%
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#13. Elma, New York
- Days on market: 9
- Median sale price: $543,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 108.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
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#14. Parma, New York
- Days on market: 9
- Median sale price: $245,450
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 104.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 50.0%
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#15. Penfield, New York
- Days on market: 9
- Median sale price: $357,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 111.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 50.0%
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#16. Brighton, New York
- Days on market: 9
- Median sale price: $334,950
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 105.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 38.5%
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#17. Greenfield, New York
- Days on market: 9
- Median sale price: $450,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.8%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 100.0%
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#18. Manlius, New York
- Days on market: 9
- Median sale price: $512,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 103.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 66.7%
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#19. East Rochester, New York
- Days on market: 9
- Median sale price: $200,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 114.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 80.0%
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#20. Somerset, New York
- Days on market: 10
- Median sale price: $227,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 101.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 50.0%
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#21. East Greenbush, New York
- Days on market: 10
- Median sale price: $375,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 101.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See East Greenbush homes for sale
#22. Liverpool, New York
- Days on market: 10
- Median sale price: $297,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 105.8%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 60.0%
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#23. Chenango Bridge, New York
- Days on market: 10
- Median sale price: $250,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 102.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 50.0%
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#24. Ontario, New York
- Days on market: 10
- Median sale price: $334,317.50
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 123.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Ontario homes for sale
#25. Murray, New York
- Days on market: 10
- Median sale price: $243,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 104.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Murray homes for sale
#26. Depew, New York
- Days on market: 10
- Median sale price: $265,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 106.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 20.0%
- See Depew homes for sale
#27. Minoa, New York
- Days on market: 10
- Median sale price: $260,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 102.9%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Minoa homes for sale
#28. Highland-on-the-Lake, New York
- Days on market: 10
- Median sale price: $185,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 106.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Highland-on-the-Lake homes for sale
#29. Penn Yan, New York
- Days on market: 10
- Median sale price: $195,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 100.0%
- See Penn Yan homes for sale
#30. Oneida, New York
- Days on market: 11
- Median sale price: $180,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 16.7%
- See Oneida homes for sale
This story was produced by Redfin Real Estate and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
