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Queensbury, NY — ZIP 12801

Population: 14,628 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 12801 (Queensbury, NY) is $275,315 — up 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $277,050 after a median 12.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,462/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$275,315

Median home value

+4.6%

1-year change

12.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$275,315
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+13.6%
5-year appreciation
+29.7%
10-year appreciation
+80.3%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$275,947
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
$277,050
Median list price
$269,000
Median price per sqft
$199
1-year sale-price change
+10.3%
Median days on market
12.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
24
For-sale inventory
31
Sale-to-list ratio
101.5%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
17

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,462/mo
1-year rent change
+5.3%
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
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
GLENS FALLS COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT, GLENS FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
ABRAHAM WING SCHOOL, BIG CROSS STREET SCHOOL, GLENS FALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL, GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, JACKSON HEIGHTS SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
GE Moreau (2.1 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,523
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,420

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Saratoga National Historical Park (22 mi)
National parks include
Saratoga National Historical Park, Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
+56 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
77.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,472
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
76.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
31,743
Average weekly wage
$1,080
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
143

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

How it compares

ZIP 12801State medianUS median
Median home value$275,315$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$277,050$363,950$325,000
Median days on market13 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,462/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,472$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 12801?
$275,315.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 12801?
$277,050.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 12801?
Median days on market: 12.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 12801?
Typical rent: $1,462/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 12801?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave.
Is ZIP 12801 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 12801?
Risk to homes is higher than 16% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 12801?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 12801?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: GE Moreau, 2.1 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 12801?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 12801 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 12801?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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