Is Utica, NY 13502 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Utica housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 39% of homes in Utica, NY 13502 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 42 days and there were 2.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 76 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (38% then), homes sold more slowly (22 days then) and the median sale price rose 9% to $218,980. Overall, Utica is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Oneida County, homes here sell more slowly than in 62% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 65%. On our competition score, Utica ranks #409 of 649 NY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 59 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Oriskany Falls 13425 (0% sold over asking) or Ava 13303 (0% sold over asking), while Cassville 13318 (100% sold over asking) and Westmoreland 13490 (67% sold over asking) are even more competitive.