Upstate New York Is The Hottest Housing Market In America

More people are moving to Upstate New York than anywhere else in the United States.

Home values in Upstate New York have increased more than any other part of America, according to Zillow.

4 Upstate New York Hometown 'Hottest Housing Market' For 2024

In fact, four places in New York State are the four strongest sellers markets in all of America.

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Albany, Rochester, Syracuse, Buffalo

Only New York's Albany, Rochester, Syracuse, and Buffalo scored above 100 in Zillow's Market Temperature Index.

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New York State Is A Strong Sellers Market

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As a whole, New York State is a "strong seller's market," according to Zillow's Market Heat Index.

New York City was the only other place in the Empire State that Zillow calls a "strong seller's market." The Big Apple ranked 16th.

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Buffalo Recently Named 'Hottest Housing Market' For 2024

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At the start of 2024, Zillow named Buffalo the "hottest" housing market in the United States.

The typical home in Buffalo is valued at $248,445. The typical mortgage payment is $1,792. A house is typically on the market in Buffalo for two weeks. The average rent in Buffalo is $1,257.

2024 Hottest Housing Markets In the United States

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Below are all of the hottest housing markets in the U.S. and New York State, according to Zillow.

2024 Hottest Housing Markets In United States

Despite some very brutal winters and extreme cold, many people are planning to move to one hometown in Upstate New York, according to Zillow.

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The 10 Worst Places To Live In New York State

While New York is certainly home to a plethora of hidden gems and breathtaking sights, Road Snacks has highlighted the state's most undesirable spots.

As for what determines what makes a city or town one of the "worst" places to live, Road Snacks compared 163 cities with 5,000 or more residents, to find those with the lowest median home value, weakest school districts, and highest rates of unemployment and crime. In short, the survey ranked cities and towns based off their economic performance and opportunity for growth, which Road Snacks says impacts the quality of life of its residents.

In the end, these 10 cities were deemed to be the worst New York State has to offer. That said, the company is not calling these cities bad - so if you have an issue, take it up with Road Snacks. We're just reporting their findings.

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20 Worst Places to Live in New York State

A list highlights the worst places a New York resident can call home. A number of places in the Hudson Valley made the list, including one that was ranked the worst place to live.

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