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East greenbush, NY — ZIP 12061

Population: 9,854 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 12061 (East greenbush, NY) is $428,435 — up 6.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $347,500 after a median 6 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,711/month. 3 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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$428,435

Median home value

+6.1%

1-year change

6

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$428,435
1-year appreciation
+6.1%
3-year appreciation
+17.0%
5-year appreciation
+35.0%
10-year appreciation
+79.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$428,435
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
$347,500
Median list price
$339,000
Median price per sqft
$236
1-year sale-price change
+0.7%
Median days on market
6 days
Homes sold (recent period)
24
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+2.6%
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,711/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
CITIZEN EDMOND GENET SCHOOL, COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL, HOWARD L GOFF 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
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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
Dewey Loeffel Landfill (5.6 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
52.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.3 in
Annual snowfall
42.0 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
13.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
476
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
34,107
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
25,239

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site (16 mi)
National parks include
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Coltsville National Historical Park, Saratoga National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Alexander Farm Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Albany International Airport (ALB) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
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)
-347 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
30.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.5%
Median annual property tax
$7,331
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
87.5%

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 12061State medianUS median
Median home value$428,435$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$347,500$363,950$325,000
Median days on market6 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,711/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$7,331$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 12061?
$428,435.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 12061?
$347,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 12061?
Median days on market: 6 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 12061?
Typical rent: $1,711/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 12061?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 12061 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 12061?
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 12061?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 12061?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 12061?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 12061 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 12061?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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