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Aurora, NY — ZIP 13026

Population: 1,619 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 13026 (Aurora, NY) is $348,149 — up 8.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $290,000 after a median 136 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 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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$348,149

Median home value

+8.1%

1-year change

136

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$348,149
1-year appreciation
+8.1%
3-year appreciation
+20.7%
5-year appreciation
+39.4%
10-year appreciation
+83.1%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$350,166
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
$290,000
Median list price
$224,900
Median price per sqft
$141
1-year sale-price change
-42.2%
Median days on market
136 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
95.1%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+3.4%

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
SOUTHERN CAYUGA 7-12 SECONDARY SCHOOL, SOUTHERN CAYUGA 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 (9.4 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
48.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,417
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,932

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (13 mi)
National parks include
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Women's Rights National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Match Mate Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
GENEVA GENERAL HOSPITAL, AUBURN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.5 / 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
1,951
Housing built before 1970
67.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,780
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
62.1%

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 13026State medianUS median
Median home value$348,149$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$290,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market136 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,780$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 13026?
$348,149.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 13026?
$290,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 13026?
Median days on market: 136 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 13026?
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 13026?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 13026 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 13026?
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 13026?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 13026?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 13026?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 13026 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 13026?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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