The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
County | Housing Affordability Index | |
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1. | Allegany County | 194 |
2. | Chenango County | 173 |
3. | Cattaraugus County | 172 |
4. | Chautauqua County | 170 |
5. | Lewis County | 169 |
6. | St. Lawrence County | 168 |
7. | Wyoming County | 167 |
8. | Genesee County | 167 |
9. | Chemung County | 161 |
10. | Seneca County | 158 |
11. | Tioga County | 157 |
12. | Steuben County | 156 |
13. | Cayuga County | 156 |
14. | Clinton County | 156 |
15. | Oswego County | 154 |
16. | Wayne County | 152 |
17. | Cortland County | 146 |
18. | Franklin County | 145 |
19. | Fulton County | 143 |
20. | Orleans County | 143 |