Seneca County, New York Housing Market
In Seneca County, New York, the median home value is $155,400, with a median monthly rent of $957. This places Seneca County at #2137 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #50 within New York.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,060
- Establishments: 681
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 54
- Multi-family: 4
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 13,372 (avg $66,063)
- Outflow: 12,978 (avg $65,990)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Seneca County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13165 | 272.4 | +13.71% | 2025 |
| 2 | 13148 | 269.5 | +6.21% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Seneca County | New York Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $155,400 | $281,200 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $957 | $1,168 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 71.0% | 69.3% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 13.5 | 18.4 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Seneca County is 44.7% below the New York state average and 31.8% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $957/month is 18.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 13.5, buying a home in Seneca County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
Seneca County has an owner-occupancy rate of 71.0%, compared to 69.3% in New York and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County | Iowa | $155,400 | $781 |
| Osceola County | Michigan | $155,400 | $807 |
| Kiowa County | Kansas | $155,300 | $762 |
| Acadia Parish | Louisiana | $155,500 | $681 |
| Blaine County | Montana | $155,500 | $660 |
Other Counties in New York
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broome County | $154,900 | $941 | 64.5% |
| Montgomery County | $157,500 | $940 | 70.4% |
| Oswego County | $151,700 | $967 | 73.4% |
| Tioga County | $160,800 | $928 | 79.1% |
| Cortland County | $162,100 | $984 | 66.3% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).