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Oneonta, NY — ZIP 13820

Population: 23,056 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 13820 (Oneonta, NY) is $227,559 — up 4.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $250,000 after a median 77 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,540/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, inlandflooding, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$227,559

Median home value

+4.3%

1-year change

77

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$227,559
1-year appreciation
+4.3%
3-year appreciation
+12.4%
5-year appreciation
+32.6%
10-year appreciation
+66.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$227,559
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
$250,000
Median list price
$236,950
Median price per sqft
$149
1-year sale-price change
+9.9%
Median days on market
77 days
Homes sold (recent period)
29
For-sale inventory
54
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
Active listings
41
1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
19

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,540/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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
GREATER PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ONEONTA MIDDLE SCHOOL, ONEONTA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, VALLEYVIEW 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, inlandFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AO
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 8% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sidney Landfill (18.8 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
50.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.6 in
Annual snowfall
51.9 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
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,135
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,040

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Stanwix National Monument (55 mi)
National parks include
Fort Stanwix National Monument, Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Albert S Nader Regional Airport (ONH) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
AURELIA OSBORN FOX MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-90 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,947
Housing built before 1970
68.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,509
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
79.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,356
Average weekly wage
$1,097
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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

How it compares

ZIP 13820State medianUS median
Median home value$227,559$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$250,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market77 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,540/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,509$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 13820?
$227,559.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 13820?
$250,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 13820?
Median days on market: 77 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 13820?
Typical rent: $1,540/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 13820?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 13820 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AO.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 13820?
Risk to homes is higher than 8% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 13820?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 13820?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 13820?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 13820 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 13820?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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