The Westchester Brief | 07.20.26: The $999,000 Median Home and the County's Task Force

Send us Fan MailWestchester County's median single-family home price hit $999,000 in Q2 2026, up 16.2% year over year, while sales fell roughly 7.8%. The Board of Legislators' Affordability and Economic Development Task Force held its first meeting this month, and the county launched HomeSeeker, a new centralized portal for affordable-housing listings. We break down whether this is a policy response or a process — and what's still missing.In This Episode:(0:00) The county's affordability task force vs. a $999,000 median home(3:30) HomeSeeker and the county's new downsizing push(4:45) What's Happening: Wayfair's first New York store lands in YonkersSources: Houlihan Lawrence Q2 2026 report via Westfair Communications; Westchester County Board of Legislators.Subscribe to the newsletter at iliveherewestchester.com for stories like this first.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.