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Hayt corners, NY — ZIP 14521

Population: 2,594 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 14521 (Hayt corners, NY) is $266,275 — up 7.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $42,000 after a median 7 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$266,275

Median home value

+7.9%

1-year change

7

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$266,275
1-year appreciation
+7.9%
3-year appreciation
+20.0%
5-year appreciation
+39.3%
10-year appreciation
+108.4%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$266,930
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
$42,000
Median list price
$265,000
Median price per sqft
$29
Median days on market
7 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
93.3%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+4.2%

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

Rents

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
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
SOUTH SENECA MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
59.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Seneca Army Depot (5.7 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
48.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.8 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,650
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,857

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Women's Rights National Historical Park (16 mi)
National parks include
Women's Rights National Historical Park, Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Ovid Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
GENEVA GENERAL HOSPITAL, CAYUGA MEDICAL CENTER AT ITHACA, SOLDIERS AND SAILORS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF YATES
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-168 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,957
Housing built before 1970
57.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,580
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
68.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,908
Average weekly wage
$1,011
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
48

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

How it compares

ZIP 14521State medianUS median
Median home value$266,275$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$42,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market7 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,580$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 14521?
$266,275.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 14521?
$42,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 14521?
Median days on market: 7 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 14521?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,681/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 14521?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 14521 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 14521?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 14521?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 14521?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 14521?
1 schools (1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 14521 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 14521?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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