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RIVERHEAD, NY 11901

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Suffolk County
Buyer's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The RIVERHEAD, NY real estate market (11901) currently shows 95 active listings, with 27 pending sales. Homes are averaging 68 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 7 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 68 days on market compared to 62 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 11.5% year-over-year, from $706,000 to $787,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 32,330  ·  Density: 220.2/mi²  ·  Median household income: $78,857

Typical home value: $393,315  ·  Homeownership: 69.0%

Market Overview

Active Listings
95
⇧ 8% vs 88 last year
Pending
27
28% pending ratio
Median Price
$787,000
⇧ 11.5% vs $706,000 last year
Average Price
$971,417
⇧ 3.7% vs $936,848 last year
Days on Market
68
⇧ 9.7% vs 62 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$447
⇧ 0.4% vs $445/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,903 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 95 this year vs 88 last year
  • Days on market: 68 now vs 62 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $787,000 (+11.5% YoY)
  • Average: $971,417 (+3.7% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 12.8 miles — 380 listings ($767,312,590 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
11901Riverhead, NY 119010.0 mi62$57,956,608$729,000$934,784
11947Jamesport, NY 119473.6 mi8$11,344,264$1,311,250$1,418,033
11948Laurel, NY 119485.5 mi7$9,048,375$764,000$1,292,625
11942East Quogue, NY 119426.3 mi40$85,301,560$1,462,250$2,132,539
11959Quogue, NY 119596.9 mi20$156,458,780$5,458,750$7,822,939
11952Mattituck, NY 119527.4 mi29$62,100,339$1,623,000$2,141,391
11946Hampton Bays, NY 119467.5 mi117$217,343,880$1,380,000$1,857,640
11960Remsenburg, NY 119608.5 mi24$79,248,000$2,985,000$3,302,000
11792Wading River, NY 117929.7 mi26$23,474,776$700,000$902,876
11956New Suffolk, NY 1195610.1 mi2$5,500,000$2,750,000$2,750,000
11934Center Moriches, NY 1193411.4 mi24$43,989,120$1,573,250$1,832,880
11955Moriches, NY 1195512.2 mi13$8,181,472$596,248$629,344
11786Shoreham, NY 1178612.8 mi8$7,365,416$906,995$920,677

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in RIVERHEAD, NY 11901?

As of September 2026, there are 95 active listings in RIVERHEAD, NY (zip code 11901), compared to 88 the prior year.

What is the median home price in RIVERHEAD, NY 11901?

The median listing price in RIVERHEAD, NY 11901 is $787,000 as of September 2026, a 11.5% increase from $706,000 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in RIVERHEAD, NY?

Homes in RIVERHEAD, NY 11901 spend an average of 68 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 62 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in RIVERHEAD, NY 11901?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, RIVERHEAD, NY 11901 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 7 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 68 days on market compared to 62 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in RIVERHEAD, NY?

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