Is Akron, NY 14001 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Akron is a seller’s market. With about 2.4 months of supply and 75% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Competition score93/ 100

More competitive than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #134 of 649 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply2.4Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list74.9%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list108%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market10Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$199▲ +26.9% vs. last year

The Akron housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 75% of homes in Akron, NY 14001 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 10 days and there were 2.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 16 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 57%, homes sold faster (12 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $314,064. Overall, Akron is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Erie County, homes here sell more slowly than in 54% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 72%. On our competition score, Akron ranks #134 of 649 NY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 93 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Buffalo 14203 (0% sold over asking) or Bowmansville 14026 (0% sold over asking), while Colden 14033 (100% sold over asking) and East Concord 14055 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Alden 14004Seller’s market $224 /sq ftAngola 14006Seller’s market $184 /sq ftBoston 14025Seller’s market $248 /sq ftBowmansville 14026Seller’s market $133 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Akron real estate

Is Akron a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.4 months of supply in Akron, NY 14001 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Akron?

The typical home went under contract in 10 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Akron sell over asking?

75% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 108.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Akron?

About 1.98% of a home’s value a year in Erie County, or roughly $7,920 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Akron?

The median sale price was $314,064 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $199 per square foot.

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