Is Rochester, NY 14605 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Rochester is a seller’s market. With about 1.9 months of supply and 40% 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.
More competitive than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #228 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
The Rochester housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 40% of homes in Rochester, NY 14605 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 11 days and there were 1.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 15 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 47%, homes sold faster (24 days then) and the median sale price rose 40% to $132,942. Overall, Rochester is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Monroe County, homes here sell more slowly than in 86% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Rochester ranks #228 of 649 NY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 87 out of 100).
Nearby, North Chili 14514 (100% sold over asking) and West Henrietta 14586 (95% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Rochester real estate
Is Rochester a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.9 months of supply in Rochester, NY 14605 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 Rochester?
The typical home went under contract in 11 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Rochester sell over asking?
40% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 105.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Rochester?
About 2.63% of a home’s value a year in Monroe County, or roughly $10,520 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Rochester?
The median sale price was $132,942 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $76 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology