Sharon FronkRealtor® · Howard Hanna
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Capital Region Market Reports
The Upstate NY market, at a glance.
A monthly pulse on prices, pace, and inventory across Saratoga, Albany, Schenectady and Rensselaer counties, computed from live MLS data so you can move on numbers, not headlines.
Latest full month: May 2026 · figures refresh as new sales close
Capital Region
Median sale price
$365,000
Closed sales · May 2026 Avg days on market
85
Active inventory Homes for sale
1,057
Median list $429,900 Homes sold
381
May 2026Town-by-town comparison
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| Town / Market | Median price | Avg days | For sale | Sold (mo.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga SpringsSaratoga | $767,500 | 92 | 165 | 30 |
| WiltonSaratoga | $660,654 | 77 | 56 | 20 |
| HalfmoonSaratoga | $510,000 | 111 | 65 | 19 |
| Clifton ParkSaratoga | $472,500 | 106 | 70 | 26 |
| Bethlehem & DelmarAlbany | $465,000 | 90 | 48 | 24 |
| NiskayunaSchenectady | $415,000 | 83 | 24 | 25 |
| ColonieAlbany | $389,500 | 71 | 79 | 44 |
| Ballston SpaSaratoga | $374,999 | 125 | 25 | 11 |
| GuilderlandAlbany | $360,000 | 71 | 55 | 26 |
| Glenville & ScotiaSchenectady | $307,500 | 87 | 39 | 26 |
| TroyRensselaer | $282,500 | 74 | 105 | 24 |
| AlbanyAlbany | $278,000 | 87 | 188 | 69 |
| SchenectadySchenectady | $255,000 | 67 | 138 | 37 |
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About this data: Figures are computed from active and recently-closed listings in Global MLS / GCAR data and are general market indicators, not an appraisal, a live tick-by-tick feed, or a guarantee of value. Medians and averages shift as new sales close and can move sharply in smaller towns with few transactions. Conditions vary by neighborhood, price band, and property. For a precise, property-specific analysis, request a free comparative market analysis from Sharon. Not financial, tax, or legal advice.
What these numbers actually mean for you
The Capital Region stays competitive: well-priced, move-in-ready homes draw strong interest and frequently sell at or above asking, while homes that need work or sit a touch high give buyers room to negotiate.
If you're selling, pricing strategy is everything. List smart against the comps and you draw multiple offers; overprice and the market reads the days-on-market as a problem. The figures here are a starting point, not a substitute for a real pricing analysis of your block.
If you're buying, watch inventory and days-on-market in your target town, not the region as a whole. Getting fully pre-approved first is what wins when the right home finally shows up.
May 2026 snapshot · Capital Region