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Fort johnson, NY — ZIP 12070

Population: 2,011 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 12070 (Fort johnson, NY) is $236,277 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $159,500 after a median 15.5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inlandflooding, landslide, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$236,277

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

15.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$236,277
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+16.0%
5-year appreciation
+29.4%
10-year appreciation
+86.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$236,277
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
$159,500
Median list price
$455,000
Median price per sqft
$146
1-year sale-price change
-28.3%
Median days on market
15.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
108.0%
1-year forecast
+1.2%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$860/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,016/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,304/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,537/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)
inlandFlooding, landslide, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Johnstown City Landfill (7.7 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
42.0°F
Average high
51.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.0 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
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,803
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,333

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Saratoga National Historical Park (32 mi)
National parks include
Saratoga National Historical Park, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Thomas Cole National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Wenskoski Field (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Schenectady County Airport (SCH) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
ELLIS HOSPITAL, SUNNYVIEW HOSPITAL AND REHABILITATION CENTER, NATHAN LITTAUER HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 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)
+3 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,951
Housing built before 1970
56.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,095
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
85.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,163
Average weekly wage
$1,007
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
31

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

How it compares

ZIP 12070State medianUS median
Median home value$236,277$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$159,500$363,950$325,000
Median days on market16 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,095$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 12070?
$236,277.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 12070?
$159,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 12070?
Median days on market: 15.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 12070?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,016/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 12070?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, landslide, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 12070 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 12070?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 12070?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 12070?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 12070 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 12070?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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