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Highland, NY — ZIP 12528

Population: 13,827 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 12528 (Highland, NY) is $439,479 — up 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $550,000 after a median 30 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,933/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, strongwind, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$439,479

Median home value

+3.4%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$439,479
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+14.5%
5-year appreciation
+35.7%
10-year appreciation
+106.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$439,479
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
$550,000
Median list price
$385,000
Median price per sqft
$173
1-year sale-price change
+39.8%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
48
Sale-to-list ratio
91.7%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+2.8%
New listings (monthly)
11

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,933/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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS), HIGHLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
HIGHLAND RESIDENTIAL CENTER, HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL, HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, coldWave, hail, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 31% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
77.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Hertel Landfill (2.8 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
62.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,229
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,129

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
9
Nearest national park
Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site (5 mi)
National parks include
Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site, Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Old Orchard Airpark (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dutchess County Airport (POU) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
VASSAR BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER, NORTHERN DUTCHESS HOSPITAL, HEALTHALLIANCE HOSPITAL MARYS AVENUE CAMPUS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-158 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
43.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.1%
Median annual property tax
$8,567
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
85.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
45,302
Average weekly wage
$1,001
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
232

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

How it compares

ZIP 12528State medianUS median
Median home value$439,479$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$550,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market30 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,933/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$8,567$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 12528?
$439,479.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 12528?
$550,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 12528?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 12528?
Typical rent: $1,933/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 12528?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, coldWave, hail, hurricane.
Is ZIP 12528 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 12528?
Risk to homes is higher than 31% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 12528?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 12528?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Hertel Landfill, 2.8 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 12528?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 12528 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 12528?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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