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Athol, NY

Athol, NY.

Population: 471 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Athol, NY is $261,232 — up 6.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $255,000 after a median 34 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$261,232

Median home value

+6.0%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$261,232
1-year appreciation
+6.0%
3-year appreciation
+17.4%
5-year appreciation
+33.7%
10-year appreciation
+86.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$261,232
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
$255,000
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
Sale-to-list ratio
95.8%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.9%

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
GE Moreau (23 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,390
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,944

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Saratoga National Historical Park (39 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Bennetts Airport (14 mi)
Nearest major airport
Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+56 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
29.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,845
Households with broadband internet
61.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
31,743
Average weekly wage
$1,080
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
143

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

How it compares

AtholState medianUS median
Median home value$261,232$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$255,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market34 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,845$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 Athol, NY?
$261,232.
What is the median sale price in Athol, NY?
$255,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Athol, NY?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in Athol, NY?
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 Athol, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave.
What is the wildfire risk in Athol, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 16% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Athol, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Athol, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Athol, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Athol, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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