Market Snapshot
- Median listing price
- $290K
- Median rent
- $2,050/mo
- Days on market
- 79 days
- Gross rental yield
- 8.49%
The median listing price in Amherst, NY ZIP 14226 is $289,900 as of July 2026.
The median market rent in Amherst, NY ZIP 14226 is $2,050/month as of July 2026.
The median days on market in Amherst, NY ZIP 14226 is 79 days as of July 2026. The market is currently hot.
At a median list price of $289,900 and a median rent of $2,050/month, the gross rental yield in Amherst, NY ZIP 14226 is 8.49% as of July 2026.
Amherst, NY 14226 Real Estate Market Report
ZIP Code: 14226
Report Date: July 2026
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.
Market Overview
This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.
Market Metrics
The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.
Rental Market
Property Taxes
Liquidity & Velocity
Market Trends & Context
Understanding Market Temperature
A Hot market indicates strong buyer demand with limited inventory, typically characterized by rising prices, quick sales (low days on market), and inventory levels below historical averages.
Current Mortgage Rate Context
Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:
Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Amherst, NY are averaging 6.68%, which is 0.70% higher than the 5.98% market low observed earlier in 2026.
Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.
Key Findings
- 299,000 median sold price confirms recent transaction-based market value and suggests sellers are achieving prices above typical asking levels given the 289,900 median listing price; price strength appears sustained and supports listing strategies that emphasize comparable recent sales when pricing offers.
- The market shows slower sales velocity with a median days on market: 79, which may indicate more time is required to convert interest into closed transactions despite the neighborhood being labeled as hot in overall temperature.
- Inventory appears as elevated inventory relative to sales activity, which, combined with the longer median days on market, suggests agents should prioritize targeted marketing and realistic pricing to maintain liquidity rather than relying on rapid bidding scenarios.
- Interest rate pressure is elevated and specific financing conditions are relevant: Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Amherst, NY are averaging 6.68%, which is 0.70% higher than the 5.98% market low observed earlier in 2026; factor this into buyer qualification strategies and price negotiation expectations while noting rental demand is also moving higher with median market rent: 2,050.
Notable Properties
The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.
Recent Transactions
Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.
Sold above market average
Sold at market average
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Sold below market average
Sold below market average
Investment Analysis
Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.
Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost
20% down, 6.55% rate, 0.8% tax
Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP
Data Sources
Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.
Report generated: 7/19/2026
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