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Berlin, NY — ZIP 12022

Population: 1,120 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 12022 (Berlin, NY) is $260,529 — up 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $147,500 after a median 67 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$260,529

Median home value

+4.1%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$260,529
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+12.2%
5-year appreciation
+23.2%
10-year appreciation
+58.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$260,529
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
$147,500
Median list price
$244,900
Median price per sqft
$141
1-year sale-price change
-31.4%
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
96.4%
Active listings
1
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)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
BERLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Pownal Tannery (10.3 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
47.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,365
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,784

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Coltsville National Historical Park (15 mi)
National parks include
Coltsville National Historical Park, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Saratoga National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Harriman and West Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Albany International Airport (ALB) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER, NORTH ADAMS REGIONAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION, SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF TROY, NEW YORK
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-347 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,955
Housing built before 1970
74.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,611
Households with broadband internet
79.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
45,371
Average weekly wage
$1,421
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
124

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

How it compares

ZIP 12022State medianUS median
Median home value$260,529$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$147,500$363,950$325,000
Median days on market67 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,611$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 12022?
$260,529.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 12022?
$147,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 12022?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 12022?
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 12022?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 12022 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 12022?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 12022?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 12022?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 12022?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 12022 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 12022?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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