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Hudson falls, NY — ZIP 12839

Population: 13,541 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 12839 (Hudson falls, NY) is $240,473 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $206,300 after a median 11 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$240,473

Median home value

+1.8%

1-year change

11

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$240,473
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+11.1%
5-year appreciation
+29.3%
10-year appreciation
+72.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$240,473
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
$206,300
Median list price
$229,700
Median price per sqft
$94
1-year sale-price change
+21.4%
Median days on market
11 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
24
Sale-to-list ratio
100.6%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+2.1%
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
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
HUDSON FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, WASHINGTON-SARATOGA-WARREN-HAMILTON-ESSEX BOCES
Schools include
HUDSON FALLS PRIMARY SCHOOL, HUDSON FALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL, HUDSON FALLS HIGH SCHOOL, HUDSON FALLS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, MARGARET MURPHY KINDERGARTEN CENTER

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
69.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
GE Moreau (6.2 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,899
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,311

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Saratoga National Historical Park (25 mi)
National parks include
Saratoga National Historical Park, Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL) (3 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)
-5 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,960
Housing built before 1970
61.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,839
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
70.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,335
Average weekly wage
$1,005
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
93

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

How it compares

ZIP 12839State medianUS median
Median home value$240,473$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$206,300$363,950$325,000
Median days on market11 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,839$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 12839?
$240,473.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 12839?
$206,300.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 12839?
Median days on market: 11 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 12839?
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 12839?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning.
Is ZIP 12839 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 12839?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 12839?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 12839?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 12839?
6 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 12839 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 12839?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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