Housing in Watkins Glen, NY

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$223,886

Watkins Glen vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Watkins Glen is highlighted.

Median Home Value

56th%ilemost expensive$200,000show rank

Median Rent

29th%ilemost expensive rent$793show rank

Rent Burden

63rd%ilehighest rent burden20.6%show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$200,000

Median Rent

$793

Total Housing Units

1,156

Vacancy Rate

20.1%

Owner Occupied

41.8%

Renter Occupied

58.2%

Median Property Tax

$4,094

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,038

Housing Types

Single Family

42.6%

Multi-Family

56.5%

Mobile Home

0.9%

The median home value in Watkins Glen, NY is $200,000. According to Zillow, the home value index for Watkins Glen is $223,886. The median rent is $793 per month (Census ACS). About 41.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 1,156 total housing units.