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Glen cove, NY — ZIP 11542

Population: 28,965 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 11542 (Glen cove, NY) is $836,459 — up 7.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $785,000 after a median 56 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,721/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$836,459

Median home value

+7.8%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$836,459
1-year appreciation
+7.8%
3-year appreciation
+21.0%
5-year appreciation
+30.1%
10-year appreciation
+66.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$836,459
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
$785,000
Median list price
$849,000
Median price per sqft
$483
1-year sale-price change
+2.1%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
36
For-sale inventory
71
Sale-to-list ratio
100.5%
Active listings
73
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
16

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,721/mo
1-year rent change
+7.3%
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
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
CONNOLLY SCHOOL, DEASY SCHOOL, GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL, GRIBBIN SCHOOL, LANDING SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
7.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
4
Nearest Superfund site
Li Tungsten Corp. (1 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
50.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
31
Days with Good air quality
275
Days with Moderate air quality
86
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
197

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
18.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
308
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
256,579
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
241,807

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
20
Nearest national park
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site (7 mi)
National parks include
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, Hamilton Grange National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Westchester County Airport (HPN) (14 mi)
Nearest major airport
Westchester County Airport (HPN) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
NORTHWELL HOSPITAL GLEN COVE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
9
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)
-7,185 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,960
Housing built before 1970
63.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.8%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
76.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
547,964
Average weekly wage
$1,399
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
323

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

How it compares

ZIP 11542State medianUS median
Median home value$836,459$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$785,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market56 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$3,721/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 11542?
$836,459.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 11542?
$785,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 11542?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 11542?
Typical rent: $3,721/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 11542?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is ZIP 11542 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 11542?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 11542?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 11542?
4 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Li Tungsten Corp., 1 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 11542?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 11542 walkable?
Walkability index: 18.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 11542?
Good. Median AQI: 31. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 11542?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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