Tompkins County Housing Market Report March 2025Tompkins County, New York

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Housing Prices in Tompkins County, NY

How much do homes in Tompkins County, NY cost?

Median List Price

Median List Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in a given area are listed. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$327,500$173/SqFt
+$68,000
+26.2%

Based on all homes listed in the last 12 months

Insight

The list price of homes in Tompkins County has increased by 26.2% since last year.

Summary: The median home list price in Tompkins County was $327,500 in March 2025, up 26.2% from the previous year, and the median price per square foot was $173.

Median List Price By Counties

Median List Price By Counties
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
Tompkins County
+26.2%
Tioga County
+16.8%
Schuyler County
+13.4%
Cortland County
+7.4%
Seneca County
+2.9%

Median List Price By Bedrooms

Median List Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsMar 2024Mar 2025Change YoY
1$152.4K$285K
+86.9%
2$184.9K$220K
+19.0%
3$276.9K$289.9K
+4.7%
4$264K$379.9K
+43.9%
5$385K$479K
+24.4%

Summary: Tompkins County housing price by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes increased by +86.9%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +19.0%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +4.7%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +43.9%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +24.4%.

How does Tompkins County, NY compare with other places?

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Tompkins County, NY

Housing supply in Tompkins County, NY

How many homes are available in Tompkins County, NY?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
37Last MonthMar 2025
302 months agoFeb 2025
+23.3 %
Change MoMFeb – Mar

Summary: The Tompkins County real estate market had 37 homes for sale in Mar 2025, a 23.3 % increase compared to Feb 2025.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsFeb 2025Mar 2025Change MoM
111
0.0%
232
-33.3%
3812
+50.0%
469
+50.0%
51213
+8.3%

Summary: Tompkins County housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -33.3%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +50.0%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +50.0%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +8.3%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Tompkins County, NY cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price1 Home

At Asking Price0 Home

Under Asking Price6 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Tompkins County, you may be able to get a good deal. 85.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 7 homes were sold or pending in Tompkins County in March 2025, up by 600.0% month-over-month. Of the 7 sold homes, 86% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and and 14% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Tompkins County, NY

How long does it take to sell a home in Tompkins County, NY?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days4 Homes

30 – 90 Days1 Home

Over 90 Days2 Homes

Insight

Many homes in Tompkins County are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During March 2025, 7 homes were sold in Tompkins County; 57% of homes were sold within 30 days, 14% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 29% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Listing Age

Average Listing Age
This is the average number of days an active home has been on the market.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
93 DaysThis YearMar 2025
158 Days1 year agoMar 2024
-41.3 %
Change YoYMar 2024 – Mar 2025

Summary: Homes in Tompkins County had an average listing age of 93 days in Mar 2025, down by 41.3% compared to the previous year.

Newest Listings in Tompkins County, NY

What homes are available in Tompkins County, NY?

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