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Niagara falls, NY — ZIP 14305

Population: 16,696 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 14305 (Niagara falls, NY) is $156,172 — up 6.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $107,500 after a median 51 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,400/month. 6 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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$156,172

Median home value

+6.9%

1-year change

51

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$156,172
1-year appreciation
+6.9%
3-year appreciation
+18.1%
5-year appreciation
+40.3%
10-year appreciation
+160.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$156,172
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
$107,500
Median list price
$142,900
Median price per sqft
$64
1-year sale-price change
-26.6%
Median days on market
51 days
Homes sold (recent period)
28
For-sale inventory
66
Sale-to-list ratio
95.8%
Active listings
46
1-year forecast
+3.2%
New listings (monthly)
24

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,400/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,010/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,040/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,500/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,710/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
6
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, NIAGARA-WHEATFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
HENRY J KALFAS MAGNET SCHOOL, HARRY F ABATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HYDE PARK SCHOOL, MAPLE AVENUE SCHOOL, NIAGARA FALLS HIGH 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
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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 (1.4 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
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
13.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
243
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
35,002
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
33,576

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site (17 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Taylor Johnson Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
SISTERS OF CHARITY HOSPITAL, KENMORE MERCY HOSPITAL, UPSTATE NEW YORK VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (WESTERN NY VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM)
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 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
1,951
Housing built before 1970
81.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,793
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
67.9%

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 14305State medianUS median
Median home value$156,172$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$107,500$363,950$325,000
Median days on market51 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,400/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,793$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 14305?
$156,172.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 14305?
$107,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 14305?
Median days on market: 51 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 14305?
Typical rent: $1,400/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 14305?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 14305 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 14305?
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 14305?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 14305?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Forest Glen Mobile Home Subdivision, 1.4 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 14305?
6 schools (5 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 14305 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 14305?
Good. Median AQI: 33. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 14305?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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