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Valley cottage, NY — ZIP 10989

Population: 9,187 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 10989 (Valley cottage, NY) is $660,837 — up 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $420,000 after a median 27 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,800/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$660,837

Median home value

+1.9%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$660,837
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
+13.0%
5-year appreciation
+30.5%
10-year appreciation
+88.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$660,837
House Price Index (state)
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$420,000
Median list price
$699,500
Median price per sqft
$364
1-year sale-price change
-25.0%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
34
Sale-to-list ratio
105.6%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+2.4%
New listings (monthly)
15

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,800/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,377/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,185/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,521/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, VALLEY COTTAGE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 34% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
40.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Magna Metals (11 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
288
Days with Moderate air quality
66
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
197

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
242,436
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
221,204

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
24
Nearest national park
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site (17 mi)
National parks include
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Hamilton Grange National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Westchester County Airport (HPN) (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
Westchester County Airport (HPN) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
25
Hospitals include
GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -, HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, HOLY NAME MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,246 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
47.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.9%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
87.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
116,637
Average weekly wage
$1,152
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
58

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 10989State medianUS median
Median home value$660,837$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$420,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market27 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$2,800/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 10989?
$660,837.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 10989?
$420,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 10989?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 10989?
Typical rent: $2,800/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 10989?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, coldWave.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 10989?
Risk to homes is higher than 34% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 10989?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 10989?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 10989?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 10989 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 10989?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 10989?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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