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West fulton, NY — ZIP 12194

Population: 162 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 12194 (West fulton, NY) is $238,624 — up 7.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $280,000 after a median 37 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$238,624

Median home value

+7.1%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$238,624
1-year appreciation
+7.1%
3-year appreciation
+19.7%
5-year appreciation
+34.5%
10-year appreciation
+106.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$238,624
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
$280,000
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
1-year forecast
+1.7%

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)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
86.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
46.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
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
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
436
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
728

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Thomas Cole National Historic Site (37 mi)
National parks include
Thomas Cole National Historic Site, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Saratoga National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Bengtsson Field (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Schenectady County Airport (SCH) (35 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
COBLESKILL REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+92 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
21.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.7%
Median annual property tax
$5,074
Households with broadband internet
91.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,429
Average weekly wage
$894
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
14

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

How it compares

ZIP 12194State medianUS median
Median home value$238,624$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$280,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market37 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,074$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 12194?
$238,624.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 12194?
$280,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 12194?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 12194?
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 12194?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is ZIP 12194 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 12194?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 12194?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 12194?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 12194 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 12194?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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