Buffalo is projected to be the hottest housing market in the US for 2025, according to real estate website Zillow. The Buffalo metro area has been ranked as the top spot for the second year in a row.
Zillow analyzed several factors, including forecasted home value growth, recent housing market speed, and labor market changes. Job growth was a major factor in Buffalo’s ranking, with new jobs leading to more people looking to buy homes.
Buffalo saw 5.8% increase in home values last year, which is expected to drop by 2.8% in 2025. Despite this, the area remains competitive, with intense competition among buyers.
Zillow’s top 10 hottest markets for 2025 include Buffalo, Indianapolis, Providence, Hartford, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Charlotte, Kansas City, Richmond, and Salt Lake City. The website provides more information on its rankings.
Source: https://www.syracuse.com/data/2025/01/upstate-ny-city-is-hottest-us-housing-market-in-2025-zillow-says.html