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Auburn, NY — ZIP 13021

Population: 37,247 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 13021 (Auburn, NY) is $229,395 — up 6.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $120,000 after a median 68 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,379/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, inlandflooding, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$229,395

Median home value

+6.5%

1-year change

68

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$229,395
1-year appreciation
+6.5%
3-year appreciation
+18.4%
5-year appreciation
+35.0%
10-year appreciation
+85.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$229,395
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
$120,000
Median list price
$194,900
Median price per sqft
$63
1-year sale-price change
+14.3%
Median days on market
68 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
101
Sale-to-list ratio
96.1%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+2.9%
Days to pending
54 days
New listings (monthly)
42

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,379/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
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS), AUBURN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, CAYUGA-ONONDAGA BOCES
Schools include
HARRIET TUBMAN RESIDENTIAL CENTER, AUBURN HIGH SCHOOL, CASEY PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AUBURN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, GENESEE STREET 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, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 4% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Cayuga County Ground Water Contamination (5.1 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)

Annual precipitation
38.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,157
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,574
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,571

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (1 mi)
National parks include
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Women's Rights National Historical Park, Fort Stanwix National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Skaneateles Aero Drome (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
AUBURN COMMUNITY 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)
-176 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,953
Housing built before 1970
69.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,256
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
76.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
19,301
Average weekly wage
$1,042
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
75

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

How it compares

ZIP 13021State medianUS median
Median home value$229,395$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$120,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market68 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,379/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,256$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 13021?
$229,395.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 13021?
$120,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 13021?
Median days on market: 68 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 13021?
Typical rent: $1,379/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 13021?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 13021 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 13021?
Risk to homes is higher than 4% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 13021?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 13021?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 13021?
9 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 13021 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 13021?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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