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Generally speaking the housing costs in Southwest NY are considerably lower than many other parts of the nation. They are lower than the NYS averages as well as many other surrounding locales.
Southwest NY is known as one of the most affordable places to buy and own a home in the country. Below are listed the median housing values for each county. These statistics are from the 2000 Census.
Allegany County - $51,300
Cattaraugus County - $59,000
Chautauqua County - $62,700
Housing values as reported by the Census do not necessarily reflect housing costs. Market fluctuations and localized demand will play a significant role in purchase price. To better understand the local market, current activity, and price ranges, we encourage you to contact the Board of Realtors for the county you are interested in.
Allegany County Board of Realtors
Cattaraugus County Board of Realtors
Chautauqua County Board of Realtors
To get a feel for what you get for your money, you may want to explore the Southwest NY neighborhoods using the map tools below. Neighborhood shots are available for virtually any area within the region.
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