The Long Island Real Estate Market Through July 2025

🏡 Long Island Real Estate Market Mid‑2025: Nassau vs. Suffolk

🏙️ Nassau County: Suburban Stability Meets Stiff Competition

📊 Market Snapshot (June 2025)

• 💰 Median home sale price: $786K, up 7.9% year-over-year

• 🏠 Inventory: ~4,900 active listings, shrinking month over month

• 🔥 About 53% of homes sell above asking, many within 30 days

• ⚖️ Affordability is tightening: index dropped from 80 to 73

🚆 What’s Driving It

• 🗽 Close proximity to NYC, 🏫 top schools, and 🚉 strong commuter routes keep demand high

• 📉 Interest rates (6–6.5%) create affordability pressure

• 🔒 Many homeowners feel “locked in” to low rates and won’t list

🤝 Advice for Buyers & Sellers

• 🧠 Sellers: You’re still in control—but overpricing can backfire

• 💼 Buyers: Come pre-approved, and move quickly in towns like Garden City, Rockville Centre, and Mineola

🌅 Suffolk County: Momentum Shifts East — Growth & Competition

📊 Market Snapshot (Mid‑2025)

• 💰 Median price: $650K, up 8.5% YOY

• 🚀 February 2025 hit $680K, a 13.3% increase

• 🧭 Zillow’s average value: $702K, up 3.9%

🌊 What’s Fueling the Surge

• 🏡 Greater affordability vs. Nassau

• 🍷 Lifestyle-driven buyers love areas like Brookhaven and North Fork

• 🏖️ Luxury surge on the East End: North Fork median surpasses $1M, up 13%

🤝 Advice for Buyers & Sellers

• 🧠 Sellers: Strike while the market’s hot—especially in Huntington or Greenport

• 🕵️‍♂️ Buyers: There’s still value west of Riverhead and inland areas—act fast!

🔍 Nassau vs. Suffolk in 2025: Compare & Contrast

✅ Feature🏙️ Nassau County🌅 Suffolk County💲 Median Home Price~$786K~$650K – $680K+ in hotspots📈 Year‑Over‑Year Growth~8%~8–13%📉 Inventory~5,200 listings~6,600 listings⏳ Days on MarketOften < 30 daysUsually 30–45 days💥 Above Asking Sales~53%Higher in coastal towns👤 Buyer ProfileCommuters, investors, move‑upsFirst-timers, remote workers, retirees🧭 Market ToneSeller’s market, slowly stabilizing🔥 Seller’s market still going strong

🧭 Strategic Advice for Home Buyers & Sellers

🏠 For Sellers

• 📸 Stage your home to stand out online

• 🎯 Price based on real comps, not wishful thinking

• 📣 Market with targeted digital & local outreach

🔍 For Buyers

• 💼 Lock in pre-approval before you shop

• 📍 Be flexible with location and features

• 🤝 Partner with an agent who knows the market inside and out

🏁 Final Thoughts

📈 Long Island is still a seller's market in 2025, but buyers can win with the right strategy.
🏘️ Nassau is steady, competitive, and full of classic charm.
🌲 Suffolk offers space, coastal living, and rising value—especially toward the East End.

No matter your goals, staying informed is your first smart move. 🧠✨

✨ This post was proudly brought to you by:

Thomas Brady
📜 Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
📧 TomBradyHomes@Gmail.com
📞 631‑682‑8660

Let’s make your next move a smart one! 🏡🔑