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Salem, NY — ZIP 12865

Population: 3,356 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 12865 (Salem, NY) is $235,785 — up 4.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $281,506 after a median 84 days on market. 2 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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$235,785

Median home value

+4.5%

1-year change

84

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$235,785
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
+11.5%
5-year appreciation
+26.3%
10-year appreciation
+70.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$235,785
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
$281,506
Median list price
$247,450
Median price per sqft
$170
1-year sale-price change
+34.1%
Median days on market
84 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
18
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+1.8%

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
SALEM HIGH SCHOOL, SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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
A
Flood risk level
High
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
Hudson River PCBs (13.6 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
46.8 in
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
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
930
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,825

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Saratoga National Historical Park (21 mi)
National parks include
Saratoga National Historical Park, Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park, Coltsville National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Tracy Field (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
SARATOGA HOSPITAL, FOUR WINDS OF SARATOGA, SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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
1,957
Housing built before 1970
53.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,918
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
52.6%

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 12865State medianUS median
Median home value$235,785$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$281,506$363,950$325,000
Median days on market84 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,918$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 12865?
$235,785.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 12865?
$281,506.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 12865?
Median days on market: 84 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 12865?
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 12865?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning.
Is ZIP 12865 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 12865?
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 12865?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 12865?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 12865?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 12865 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 12865?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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