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Williamsville, NY — ZIP 14221

Population: 55,255 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 14221 (Williamsville, NY) is $429,920 — up 5.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $281,250 after a median 8.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,015/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, winterweather, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$429,920

Median home value

+5.6%

1-year change

8.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$429,920
1-year appreciation
+5.6%
3-year appreciation
+13.5%
5-year appreciation
+34.7%
10-year appreciation
+90.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$429,920
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
$281,250
Median list price
$266,200
Median price per sqft
$212
1-year sale-price change
+12.5%
Median days on market
8.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
16
For-sale inventory
148
Sale-to-list ratio
102.0%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
22 days
New listings (monthly)
88

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,015/mo
1-year rent change
+2.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,500/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,540/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,820/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,220/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,530/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
12
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
CLARENCE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, SWEET HOME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, WILLIAMSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
HARRIS HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SHERIDAN HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MAPLEMERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, COUNTRY PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, winterWeather, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Eighteenmile Creek (13.7 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
49.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.4 in
Annual snowfall
87.6 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
198
Days with Moderate air quality
159
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
176

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
829
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
78,069
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
64,758

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site (10 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
KALEIDA HEALTH, SISTERS OF CHARITY HOSPITAL, KENMORE MERCY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,665 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
50.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.5%
Median annual property tax
$6,075
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
82.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
389,528
Average weekly wage
$1,181
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
529

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

How it compares

ZIP 14221State medianUS median
Median home value$429,920$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$281,250$363,950$325,000
Median days on market9 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$2,015/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,075$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 14221?
$429,920.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 14221?
$281,250.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 14221?
Median days on market: 8.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 14221?
Typical rent: $2,015/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 14221?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, winterWeather, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 14221?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 14221?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 14221?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 14221?
12 schools (8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 14221 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 14221?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 14221?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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