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Niagara falls, NY — ZIP 14304

Population: 29,208 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 14304 (Niagara falls, NY) is $212,343 — up 6.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $134,385 after a median 92.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,328/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, coldwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$212,343

Median home value

+6.3%

1-year change

92.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$212,343
1-year appreciation
+6.3%
3-year appreciation
+14.0%
5-year appreciation
+27.4%
10-year appreciation
+111.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$212,343
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
$134,385
Median list price
$159,900
Median price per sqft
$106
Median days on market
92.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
65
Sale-to-list ratio
86.0%
1-year forecast
+2.5%
Days to pending
15 days
New listings (monthly)
33

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,328/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$970/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,000/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,180/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,440/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,640/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
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
NIAGARA CHARTER SCHOOL, NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
NIAGARA CHARTER SCHOOL, GERALDINE J MANN SCHOOL, SEVENTY NINTH STREET SCHOOL, LASALLE PREPARATORY SCHOOL, CATARACT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 2% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
44.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Forest Glen Mobile Home Subdivision (2.6 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
59.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.6 in
Annual snowfall
69.9 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)
33
Days with Good air quality
335
Days with Moderate air quality
21
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
760
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
38,078
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
36,111

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site (14 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
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 (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-146 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,959
Housing built before 1970
61.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,528
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
76.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
54,998
Average weekly wage
$954
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
158

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

How it compares

ZIP 14304State medianUS median
Median home value$212,343$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$134,385$363,950$325,000
Median days on market93 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,328/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,528$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 14304?
$212,343.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 14304?
$134,385.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 14304?
Median days on market: 92.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 14304?
Typical rent: $1,328/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 14304?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 14304 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 14304?
Risk to homes is higher than 2% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 14304?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 14304?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Forest Glen Mobile Home Subdivision, 2.6 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 14304?
5 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 14304 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 14304?
Good. Median AQI: 33. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 14304?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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