White Plains Emerges as a Top Destination for Westchester Buyers

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - May 22, 2026 - PRLog -- White Plains is solidifying its position as one of Westchester County's most competitive markets heading into 2026. According to HGAR OneKey® MLS data, the trailing 12-month median sale price for single-family homes reached $890,000 — up 8.5% year over year — while sellers are receiving an average of 104.7% of original list price. With inventory down 18.2% over the same period and homes averaging just 31 days on market, White Plains continues to reward serious buyers who come prepared.

"White Plains keeps coming up because buyers get a real city feel — restaurants and retail on Mamaroneck Avenue, a functioning downtown core around City Center, express trains to Grand Central, and condos, co-ops, and single-families across a wide price range. That's rare in Westchester."— John Buoninfante, Westchester County Realtor

A DOWNTOWN THAT ACTUALLY WORKS

As Westchester County's seat of government and its most urbanized city, White Plains offers a downtown experience that few suburban communities can match. Restaurants, retail, entertainment, and everyday services sit within walking distance of established residential neighborhoods featuring single-family homes, condominiums, and co-ops across multiple price points. That variety keeps the market active.

TRANSIT ACCESS CONTINUES DRIVING BUYER INTEREST

White Plains sits on the Metro-North Harlem Line with express service reaching Grand Central Terminal in approximately 41 minutes, making it one of the most commuter-accessible communities in Westchester County relative to its housing costs. For professionals commuting 2-3 days a week, that connection makes White Plains a permanent lifestyle upgrade.

INVENTORY AND COMPETITION — WHAT BUYERS NEED TO KNOW

Demand continues to outpace supply. Limited new construction and homeowners holding onto low-rate mortgages have kept listings well below pre-pandemic norms. Buyers entering this market unprepared risk losing homes they are qualified to purchase simply because they moved too slowly.

"Get pre-approved before you start your search. Have your agent walk you through comparable sales before you write an offer. In White Plains right now, preparation is not optional — it's the difference between getting the home and watching it go to someone else."— John Buoninfante, Westchester County Realtor

Visit https://JohnWestchesterRealtor.com for more information about buying or selling a home in White Plains or Westchester County.

ABOUT JOHN BUONINFANTE
John Buoninfante is an Associate Broker at Real Broker NY LLC serving buyers and sellers throughout White Plains, Scarsdale, Tarrytown, Dobbs Ferry, Irvington, Hastings-on-Hudson, Valhalla, Pleasantville, and surrounding Westchester County communities. He operates under the brand John Westchester Realtor.