Westbury, NY Housing Market Update: January Prices, Inventory, and Mortgage Rates
Westbury, NY – February 27, 2026 – Redfin reported a $610K median sale price in January 2026, while Freddie Mac’s 30-year fixed average was 5.98% (week of 02/26/2026) and Zillow…
Buyers in Westbury, NY are heading into late-winter with sales still moving quickly, while mortgage rates recently dipped back into the 5% range. Recent pricing and inventory data suggests a market where preparation matters—especially when comparing homes of different sizes and styles.
Key numbers to know
- Median sale price (Jan 2026): $610K (-18.7% year over year), per Redfin.
- Speed + sales count: Homes sold in about 30 days on average, with 15 sales recorded for January (Redfin).
- Mortgage rate snapshot: Freddie Mac’s weekly 30-year fixed average was 5.98% for the week of 02/26/2026.
How competitive is it?
Redfin characterizes the market as “very competitive,” with homes receiving about 3 offers on average. The median sale price per square foot was $466 (+7.6% year over year), a reminder that the headline median price can move differently than per-square-foot trends depending on the mix of homes that sold.
What’s for sale right now
Zillow showed 47 active listings, spanning single-family homes, a few condos, and multiple new-construction offerings. Asking prices ranged from roughly the mid-$300Ks up to about $2.6M, so it can help to look beyond list price when narrowing your search.
- Track price reductions when comparing similar homes.
- Watch days on market to gauge demand for a specific property type.
- When possible, compare both total price and price per square foot for apples-to-apples context.