Sullivan County, New York Housing Market
In Sullivan County, New York, the median home value is $249,000, with a median monthly rent of $1,106. This places Sullivan County at #897 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #22 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: $1,039
- Establishments: 2,190
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 474
- Multi-family: 94
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 31,082 (avg $74,466)
- Outflow: 29,448 (avg $74,680)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Sullivan County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12701 | 407.8 | +13.21% | 2025 |
| 2 | 12754 | 315.0 | +9.52% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Sullivan County | New York Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $249,000 | $281,200 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,106 | $1,168 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 67.4% | 69.3% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 18.8 | 18.4 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Sullivan County is 11.5% below the New York state average and 9.4% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,106/month is 5.3% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 18.8, the buy-vs-rent decision in Sullivan County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Sullivan County has an owner-occupancy rate of 67.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeker County | Minnesota | $249,000 | $904 |
| Stone County | Missouri | $249,000 | $896 |
| Washington County | Tennessee | $249,000 | $1,005 |
| Malheur County | Oregon | $248,900 | $821 |
| Shelby County | Tennessee | $249,100 | $1,232 |
Other Counties in New York
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer County | $258,400 | $1,217 | 64.8% |
| Hamilton County | $260,200 | $912 | 82.4% |
| Schenectady County | $235,700 | $1,194 | 64.0% |
| Erie County | $233,800 | $1,090 | 65.8% |
| Warren County | $267,400 | $1,105 | 72.1% |
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).