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pstate New York counties dominated the top 100 list for real estate market hotness in March, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. Monroe County, home to Rochester, ranked fifth nationally out of over 1,600 counties, with a "hotness score" that reflects both strong supply and demand.

    Broome and Livingston counties also made the top 30 list, ranking 23rd and 27th respectively. Onondaga County came in at 22nd in New York state rankings and 531st nationally. Six New York counties were among the top 100 nationwide: Monroe, Broome, Livingston, Ontario, Tompkins, and Tioga.

    The "hotness score" takes into account supply and demand scores, with supply ranking median days on market against other areas and demand ranking page views of listings on realtor.com. The March numbers are the most recent available, providing a snapshot of the region's competitive housing market.