Commack Housing Market Update: Prices Ease, Inventory Tight
Commack, NY – March 14, 2026 – Home prices are slightly below last year’s peak as inventory remains limited and rents continue to climb.
The Commack housing market remains competitive this early spring, with prices holding near record levels even as sales activity slows from last year’s pace.
Top takeaways
- Median sale price was $804,000 in January, down 1.7% year over year.
- Homes averaged about 30 days on market, longer than last winter.
- Typical home value sits near $775,000, up 4.6% from a year ago.
- Average apartment rent is about $3,232, up 6.5% year over year.
Market snapshot
According to Redfin, 20 homes sold in January, compared with 32 a year earlier, signaling a pullback in closed transactions. Even so, the median sale price held at $804,000. Homes are taking about 30 days to sell, roughly nine days longer than last year, suggesting buyers have slightly more breathing room.
Zillow’s latest data shows a typical Commack home value of $775,047 through the end of January, a 4.6% annual gain. Active inventory remains limited, with just 39 homes listed at the end of January and 10 new listings added that month.
Local agent reports from early March indicate recent sold prices around $807,500 on average in January, with supply under one month, reinforcing that sellers still hold leverage in many transactions.
Rental trends
Renters continue to feel pressure. RentCafe reports an average rent of $3,232 as of February, up 6.47% from a year ago. One-bedroom units average $2,587, while two-bedrooms average $3,667. Rising rents may keep some households in the for-sale market despite elevated mortgage rates.
What to watch
With spring listings expected to pick up, buyers will be watching whether new inventory meaningfully expands choices or if tight supply keeps prices firm. Sellers, meanwhile, are adjusting expectations as days on market trend higher than last winter.
Are you seeing more open houses or bidding wars in your neighborhood this month?
Sources
https://www.redfin.com/city/22201/NY/Commack/housing-market
https://www.zillow.com/home-values/44707/commack-ny/
https://www.rentcafe.com/average-rent-market-trends/us/ny/commack/
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