Is it better to buy in Nassau or Suffolk County in early 2026?

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It depends on your downside protection goals. Nassau County remains more expensive with a median price around $831,000 and about 2.08 months of inventory, making it very competitive. Suffolk County offers more value with a median price near $690,000 and about 2.3 months of inventory. Suffolk is also seeing faster appreciation, roughly 6 to 8 percent, especially further east.