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 | |
---|---|---|
1. | Allegany County | 234 |
2. | St. Lawrence County | 221 |
3. | Steuben County | 215 |
4. | Herkimer County | 209 |
5. | Cattaraugus County | 207 |
6. | Tioga County | 207 |
7. | Chenango County | 205 |
8. | Oswego County | 202 |
9. | Franklin County | 199 |
10. | Chautauqua County | 199 |
11. | Lewis County | 197 |
12. | Clinton County | 195 |
13. | Chemung County | 193 |
14. | Wyoming County | 190 |
15. | Seneca County | 188 |
16. | Wayne County | 187 |
17. | Genesee County | 180 |
18. | Fulton County | 178 |
19. | Orleans County | 177 |
20. | Schuyler County | 176 |