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North woodmere, NY — ZIP 11581

Population: 22,818 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 11581 (North woodmere, NY) is $834,523 — up 5.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $825,000 after a median 42 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,953/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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$834,523

Median home value

+5.6%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$834,523
1-year appreciation
+5.6%
3-year appreciation
+18.0%
5-year appreciation
+26.8%
10-year appreciation
+73.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$834,523
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
$825,000
Median list price
$805,000
Median price per sqft
$531
1-year sale-price change
+9.5%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
23
For-sale inventory
66
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
32
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
19

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,953/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
6
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
VALLEY STREAM 24 UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, VALLEY STREAM 30 UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, VALLEY STREAM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
BROOKLYN AVENUE SCHOOL, ROBERT W CARBONARO SCHOOL, WILLIAM L BUCK SCHOOL, FOREST ROAD SCHOOL, VALLEY STREAM SOUTH HIGH 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
2
Nearest Superfund site
Peninsula Boulevard Ground Water Plume (0.7 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)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
59.0 in
Annual snowfall
6.7 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
12.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
799
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
434,626
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
447,227

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
20
Nearest national park
Gateway National Recreation Area (12 mi)
National parks include
Gateway National Recreation Area, Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site, Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
57
Hospitals include
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER, HOLY NAME MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 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
1,954
Housing built before 1970
88.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.1%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
85.9%

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 11581State medianUS median
Median home value$834,523$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$825,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market42 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$2,953/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 11581?
$834,523.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 11581?
$825,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 11581?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 11581?
Typical rent: $2,953/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 11581?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is ZIP 11581 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 11581?
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 11581?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 11581?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Peninsula Boulevard Ground Water Plume, 0.7 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 11581?
6 schools (5 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 11581 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 11581?
Good. Median AQI: 31. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 11581?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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