Best Time to Buy in New York
When New York home prices dip and listings peak
Public Record
Best Month to Buy
March
Most Expensive Month
May
Discount Opportunity
-24.0%
Sales Volume by Month
Average Price by Month
Monthly Breakdown
| Month | Sales | Avg Price | $/Sqft | Discount vs Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24,158 | $582.6K | $261 | -23.0% |
| February | 20,848 | $580.4K | $276 | -23.3% |
| March | 23,480 | $574.8K | $272 | -24.0% |
| April | 23,048 | $614.5K | $349 | -18.7% |
| May | 24,741 | $756.3K | $451 | peak |
| June | 27,201 | $699.4K | $364 | -7.5% |
| July | 26,105 | $701.7K | $358 | -7.2% |
| August | 26,809 | $657.7K | $331 | -13.0% |
| September | 23,188 | $639.1K | $332 | -15.5% |
| October | 21,394 | $626.5K | $326 | -17.2% |
| November | 25,228 | $606.6K | $241 | -19.8% |
| December | 29,232 | $579.8K | $243 | -23.3% |
Why Seasonality Matters
US home prices follow predictable seasonal patterns. Sale activity peaks in late spring and summer when families move between school years; prices typically follow. Winter months see fewer transactions but are often the best time for buyers seeking discounts on motivated sellers.
Based on 295,432 public-record SOLD events between 2019 and 2024.