Alfred, NY · Houses & Market Data

Alfred, New York houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Alfred, NY (Allegany County) — Census median home value $169,100, county listing prices up about 4.4% over the past year. Market data for Alfred houses and the broader area.

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Alfred, NY is in Allegany County, New York — this guide covers houses in Alfred and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,632, with a median household income of $45,357. Census data puts the median value of houses in Alfred at $169,100.

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Market overview

Alfred housing market

Alfred is in Allegany County, New York. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Alfred and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$169,100

Population (Census ACS)

4,632

Median household income

$45,357

County price trend (2025)

4.42% YoY

Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.

At a glance

Alfred market snapshot

Population

4,632

County

Allegany County

Median Household Income

$45,357

Median Home Value (city)

$169,100

Median Gross Rent

$807/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

+4.4%

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Why Alfred

What makes Alfred different

Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Alfred's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $169,100.

County Price Trend

Allegany County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.42% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Alfred has an estimated population of 4,632 and a median household income of $45,357, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Alfred's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 21% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.

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Places around Alfred

County guide: Allegany County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Alfred.

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Nearby communities include Almond, Andover, Scio, Wellsville, Angelica, Belmont, Stannards, Canaseraga, Belfast, Friendship, Fillmore, Richburg, Houghton, Bolivar, Cuba, Rushford.

More New York cities with market guides: Yonkers, Syracuse, Albany, New Rochelle, Cheektowaga, Mount Vernon, Schenectady, Utica.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Hornell (~8.4 mi), North Hornell (~9.1 mi), Canisteo (~9.5 mi), Arkport (~10.7 mi), Dalton (~21.5 mi), Avoca (~21.7 mi), Dansville (~21.8 mi), Cumminsville (~22.1 mi), Cohocton (~22.5 mi), Woodsville (~22.6 mi), Hunt (~22.7 mi), Byersville (~22.8 mi), Wayland (~23.5 mi), Nunda (~23.7 mi), Bath (~24.8 mi), Tuscarora (~26.6 mi).

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Census & home facts

Alfred data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

4,632

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$169,100

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$45,357

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$807

County FHFA annual change (2025)

4.42%

Census place type

village

County

Allegany County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

1.19 sq mi

Census GEOID

3601198

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Alfred

Schools

WELLSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT — 2 schools, 1,173 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Allegany addresses may be served by WELLSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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Common questions

Alfred FAQ

What are houses worth in Alfred, NY?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Alfred at $169,100.

How much do houses cost in Alfred, NY?

For owner-occupied houses in Alfred, Census ACS data shows a median value of $169,100. Active listing prices in Allegany County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Alfred, NY?

Alfred houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Allegany County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.

What is the population of Alfred, NY?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Alfred's population at approximately 4,632.

What's the median rent in Alfred, NY?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Alfred at approximately $807 per month.

What is the median household income in Alfred, NY?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Alfred at approximately $45,357.

Is the Alfred housing market growing?

Allegany County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.42% annual change in 2025.

Is Alfred, NY affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Alfred's median home value at about 3.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 21% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.

What school district serves Alfred, NY?

Manifest and public school-directory data suggest WELLSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT for many Alfred addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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