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Alplaus, NY — ZIP 12008

Population: 422 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 12008 (Alplaus, NY) is $360,667 — up 8.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $379,000 after a median 66 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$360,667

Median home value

+8.6%

1-year change

66

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$360,667
1-year appreciation
+8.6%
3-year appreciation
+16.4%
5-year appreciation
+34.3%
10-year appreciation
+79.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$360,667
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
$379,000
1-year sale-price change
+35.1%
Median days on market
66 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
1-year forecast
+2.7%

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

Rents

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Malta Rocket Fuel Area (10.7 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
51.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.4 in
Annual snowfall
51.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
24,579
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
22,819

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Saratoga National Historical Park (17 mi)
National parks include
Saratoga National Historical Park, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Thomas Cole National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Schenectady County Airport (SCH) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Schenectady County Airport (SCH) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
ELLIS HOSPITAL, SUNNYVIEW HOSPITAL AND REHABILITATION CENTER, SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF TROY, NEW YORK
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-55 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
94.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
0.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,783
Households with broadband internet
97.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
48,056
Average weekly wage
$1,334
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
58

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

How it compares

ZIP 12008State medianUS median
Median home value$360,667$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$379,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market66 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,783$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 12008?
$360,667.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 12008?
$379,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 12008?
Median days on market: 66 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 12008?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,681/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 12008?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado.
Is ZIP 12008 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 12008?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 12008?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 12008?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 12008 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 12008?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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