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Head-Over-Heels: Putnam - Sales up 15.6%. 1.7 months of inventory
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Fighting Over: Westchester - 45 days on market. 1.6 months of inventory
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The Stealth Crush: Rockland -7.5% bump in closed sales, 99.5% of list price
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Weekend Romance: Ulster -Sales up 8.3% (2nd highest increase)
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The Rebound: Dutchess and Orange - Slight decline in sales (-1.7% and -2.1%)
Counties New York Homebuyers Love
The Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors (HGAR) ranked the New York counties that saw the biggest year-over-year increase in home sales in 2025, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Putnam County tops the list with the strongest sales growth and the tightest inventory, showing how intense buyer demand remains there. Several Hudson Valley and downstate counties — including Ulster, Rockland, Westchester, and Sullivan — also posted notable gains, underscoring that many local markets stayed competitive despite broader national housing headwinds. Key points:
Ralph’s Take
Westchester County is still playing “hard to get”. While the surge in Putnam County sales may surprise people, Westchester remains the tougher catch: homes sell faster, inventory is leaner, and the average sale-to-list ratio is higher — proof that bidding wars haven’t really cooled. With so few options on the market, the good homes are still getting snapped up quickly.
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