Is Syracuse, NY 13208 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Syracuse housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 64% of homes in Syracuse, NY 13208 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 15 days and there were 3.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 45 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 58%, homes sold faster (22 days then) and the median sale price rose 9% to $197,415. Overall, Syracuse is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Onondaga County, homes here sell faster than in 51% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 51%. On our competition score, Syracuse ranks #241 of 649 NY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 86 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Skaneateles 13152 (32% sold over asking) or Nedrow 13120 (33% sold over asking), while Fabius 13063 (100% sold over asking) and Clay 13041 (87% sold over asking) are even more competitive.