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West Leyden, NY — ZIP 13489

Population: 576 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 13489 (West Leyden, NY) is $212,265 — up 4.1% over the past year. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$212,265

Median home value

+4.1%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$212,265
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+16.6%
5-year appreciation
+33.3%
10-year appreciation
+84.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$212,265
House Price Index (state)
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
WEST LEYDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 3% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
85.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Griffiss Air Force Base (15.9 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
57.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Stanwix National Monument (17 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Valenty Mierek Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Griffiss International Airport (RME) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+2 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
45.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,079
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
69.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,597
Average weekly wage
$973
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
114

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

How it compares

ZIP 13489State medianUS median
Median home value$212,265$332,036$289,727
Median annual property tax$2,079$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 13489?
$212,265.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 13489?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 13489?
Risk to homes is higher than 3% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 13489?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 13489?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 13489?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 13489?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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