What's a 'cash buyer market' in New York?

One where cash deals exceed the ~30% national share (Redfin, 2024), typically driven by investor presence and lower price points.

How do I get cash offers on my home?

Submit your address; we route it to verified cash buyers in your matched market.

Is cash always lower than MLS?

Usually gross, but net is often closer after commissions, repairs, and holding costs.

Seller authority NY

Cities with the most cash buyer activity in New York.

Cash buyers cluster in markets with motivated sellers and investor demand. This ranks New York cities by estimated annual cash transaction volume.

Last updated September 2026

New York ranking

50 cities ranked. Click any row for the matching local page.

#	City	Est. annual cash sales	Score
1	Brooklyn	11,430 deals/yr	100	View →
2	New York	7,180 deals/yr	96	View →
3	Bronx	6,290 deals/yr	95	View →
4	Buffalo	2,510 deals/yr	85	View →
5	Rochester	2,135 deals/yr	83	View →
6	Staten Island	2,115 deals/yr	83	View →
7	Syracuse	1,035 deals/yr	75	View →
8	Jamaica	1,030 deals/yr	75	View →
9	Flushing	985 deals/yr	75	View →
10	Yonkers	805 deals/yr	73	View →
11	Schenectady	730 deals/yr	72	View →
12	Albany	655 deals/yr	70	View →
13	Astoria	655 deals/yr	70	View →
14	Corona	485 deals/yr	67	View →
15	Ridgewood	445 deals/yr	66	View →
16	Elmhurst	445 deals/yr	66	View →
17	Poughkeepsie	390 deals/yr	65	View →
18	Woodside	390 deals/yr	65	View →
19	East Elmhurst	350 deals/yr	64	View →
20	Binghamton	340 deals/yr	63	View →
21	New Rochelle	335 deals/yr	63	View →
22	Queens Village	330 deals/yr	63	View →
23	Far Rockaway	325 deals/yr	63	View →
24	Utica	320 deals/yr	63	View →
25	White Plains	320 deals/yr	63	View →
26	Troy	320 deals/yr	63	View →
27	Forest Hills	315 deals/yr	62	View →
28	Ithaca	305 deals/yr	62	View →
29	Mount Vernon	305 deals/yr	62	View →
30	Huntington Station	305 deals/yr	62	View →
31	Bay Shore	295 deals/yr	62	View →
32	Niagara Falls	295 deals/yr	62	View →
33	Jackson Heights	285 deals/yr	61	View →
34	Valley Stream	280 deals/yr	61	View →
35	Middletown	280 deals/yr	61	View →
36	Spring Valley	270 deals/yr	61	View →
37	Brentwood	260 deals/yr	60	View →
38	Ozone Park	255 deals/yr	60	View →
39	Hempstead	255 deals/yr	60	View →
40	Fresh Meadows	250 deals/yr	60	View →
41	Massapequa	250 deals/yr	60	View →
42	Newburgh	245 deals/yr	60	View →
43	Liverpool	235 deals/yr	59	View →
44	Lockport	230 deals/yr	59	View →
45	Webster	230 deals/yr	59	View →
46	Bayside	225 deals/yr	59	View →
47	Watertown	220 deals/yr	59	View →
48	Elmira	220 deals/yr	59	View →
49	South Richmond Hill	220 deals/yr	59	View →
50	South Ozone Park	220 deals/yr	59	View →

Methodology

Cash volume = population × 1.5% turnover × ~30% cash share (national average per Redfin, 2024). Indicates relative market depth, not buyer-level offers.

FAQ

What's a 'cash buyer market' in New York?: One where cash deals exceed the ~30% national share (Redfin, 2024), typically driven by investor presence and lower price points.
How do I get cash offers on my home?: Submit your address; we route it to verified cash buyers in your matched market.
Is cash always lower than MLS?: Usually gross, but net is often closer after commissions, repairs, and holding costs.