Is Swain, NY 14884 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Swain is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list—Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft—

The Swain housing market right now

There haven’t been enough recent sales here for a detailed summary yet.

About the area

Allegany County, NY

Population	362
Median income	$48,750
Average income	$72,083
Median home value	$118,900
Median rent	$920/month
Owner-occupied	91% of homes
Median year built	1981

Natural hazard riskLow for the hazards we track

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 14884; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Questions about Swain real estate

What are property taxes in Swain?

About 2.92% of a home’s value a year in Allegany County, or roughly $11,680 on a $400,000 home.

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