Price Per Square Foot in New York Metro
The median is about $542/sqft — 146.4% above the US median. Enter any home below to see how it compares to the New York Metro benchmark.
In New York Metro, the median home sells for roughly $542 per square foot in 2026. That makes it the #7 most expensive metro of the 52 tracked here, and about 146.4% above the US median of $220 per square foot.
Price per square foot is the fastest way to judge whether a New York Metro listing is priced with the market. Divide the asking price by the livable square footage, then compare the result to the $542 median — well below can signal a deal or a fixer, while well above should be justified by location, condition, or finishes.
Use the calculator above to run any New York Metro home against the local benchmark, or switch to compare mode to line up two or three properties side by side.
How New York Metro compares to other US metros
| Metro | Median PPSF | 1,500 sq ft | 2,500 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $1050 | $1,575,000 | $2,625,000 |
| San Jose, CA | $783 | $1,174,500 | $1,957,500 |
| Honolulu, HI | $750 | $1,125,000 | $1,875,000 |
| San Diego, CA | $720 | $1,080,000 | $1,800,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $655 | $982,500 | $1,637,500 |
| Seattle, WA | $610 | $915,000 | $1,525,000 |
| New York Metro | $542 | $813,000 | $1,355,000 |
| Washington, D.C. | $520 | $780,000 | $1,300,000 |
| Miami, FL | $480 | $720,000 | $1,200,000 |
| Boston, MA | $461 | $691,500 | $1,152,500 |
| Portland, OR | $420 | $630,000 | $1,050,000 |
| Austin, TX | $410 | $615,000 | $1,025,000 |
| Denver, CO | $390 | $585,000 | $975,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $375 | $562,500 | $937,500 |
| Riverside, CA | $365 | $547,500 | $912,500 |
| Raleigh, NC | $340 | $510,000 | $850,000 |
| Charlotte, NC | $335 | $502,500 | $837,500 |
| Nashville, TN | $330 | $495,000 | $825,000 |
| Boise, ID | $320 | $480,000 | $800,000 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $310 | $465,000 | $775,000 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $290 | $435,000 | $725,000 |
| Dallas, TX | $280 | $420,000 | $700,000 |
| Tampa, FL | $275 | $412,500 | $687,500 |
| Orlando, FL | $270 | $405,000 | $675,000 |
| Atlanta, GA | $260 | $390,000 | $650,000 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $260 | $390,000 | $650,000 |
| Anchorage, AK | $240 | $360,000 | $600,000 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $240 | $360,000 | $600,000 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $230 | $345,000 | $575,000 |
| Houston, TX | $230 | $345,000 | $575,000 |
| San Antonio, TX | $220 | $330,000 | $550,000 |
| New Orleans, LA | $220 | $330,000 | $550,000 |
| Richmond, VA | $218 | $327,000 | $545,000 |
| Savannah, GA | $214 | $321,000 | $535,000 |
| Columbus, OH | $210 | $315,000 | $525,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $207 | $310,500 | $517,500 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $195 | $292,500 | $487,500 |
| Louisville, KY | $195 | $292,500 | $487,500 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $190 | $285,000 | $475,000 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $185 | $277,500 | $462,500 |
| Omaha, NE | $185 | $277,500 | $462,500 |
| Cleveland, OH | $180 | $270,000 | $450,000 |
| Des Moines, IA | $180 | $270,000 | $450,000 |
| Kansas City, MO | $175 | $262,500 | $437,500 |
| St. Louis, MO | $172 | $258,000 | $430,000 |
| Birmingham, AL | $170 | $255,000 | $425,000 |
| Detroit, MI | $169 | $253,500 | $422,500 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $165 | $247,500 | $412,500 |
| Baltimore, MD | $160 | $240,000 | $400,000 |
| Memphis, TN | $155 | $232,500 | $387,500 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $150 | $225,000 | $375,000 |
| Tulsa, OK | $145 | $217,500 | $362,500 |
Frequently asked questions
The median price per square foot in New York Metro is about $542/sqft as of January 2026, according to Federal Reserve (FRED) data. That is roughly 146.4% above the US median of $220/sqft.
At the New York Metro median of $542/sqft, a 2,000 sq ft home works out to about $1,084,000 before adjusting for condition, lot, and location.
New York Metro sits 146.4% above the national median, ranking #7 of the 52 metros tracked here (most expensive first).
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