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South glens fall, NY — ZIP 12803

Population: 9,712 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 12803 (South glens fall, NY) is $320,566 — up 6.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $196,500 after a median 148 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$320,566

Median home value

+6.2%

1-year change

148

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$320,566
1-year appreciation
+6.2%
3-year appreciation
+15.5%
5-year appreciation
+31.1%
10-year appreciation
+69.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$320,566
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
$196,500
Median list price
$225,000
Median price per sqft
$142
1-year sale-price change
-31.1%
Median days on market
148 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
21
Sale-to-list ratio
89.3%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.9%
New listings (monthly)
12

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)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
HARRISON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MOREAU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, OLIVER W WINCH MIDDLE SCHOOL, SOUTH GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, TANGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A11
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
GE Moreau (0.5 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)

Annual precipitation
45.6 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
31
Days with Good air quality
352
Days with Moderate air quality
12
Highest AQI recorded (year)
122

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,352
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,308

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Saratoga National Historical Park (20 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) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
SARATOGA HOSPITAL, FOUR WINDS OF SARATOGA
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)
+362 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
48.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,422
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
82.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
77,813
Average weekly wage
$1,293
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
646

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

How it compares

ZIP 12803State medianUS median
Median home value$320,566$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$196,500$363,950$325,000
Median days on market148 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,422$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 12803?
$320,566.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 12803?
$196,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 12803?
Median days on market: 148 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 12803?
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 12803?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 12803 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A11.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 12803?
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 12803?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 12803?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: GE Moreau, 0.5 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 12803?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 12803 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 12803?
Good. Median AQI: 31. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 12803?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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