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Berkshire, NY

Berkshire, NY.

Population: 1,936 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Berkshire, NY is $196,139 — up 7.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $223,400 after a median 53.5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$196,139

Median home value

+7.1%

1-year change

53.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$196,139
1-year appreciation
+7.1%
3-year appreciation
+18.3%
5-year appreciation
+24.6%
10-year appreciation
+68.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$196,139
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
$223,400
Median list price
$325,000
Median price per sqft
$145
1-year sale-price change
-47.4%
Median days on market
53.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
94.5%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+4.0%

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)
inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 13% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Endicott Village Well Field (17.5 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
58.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.6 in
Annual snowfall
42.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,492
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,049

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (45 mi)
National parks include
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Women's Rights National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Cochran Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (BGM) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
OUR LADY OF LOURDES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC, CAYUGA MEDICAL CENTER AT ITHACA, UNITED HEALTH SERVICES HOSPITALS, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-37 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
46.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,277
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
73.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,553
Average weekly wage
$1,310
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
40

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

How it compares

BerkshireState medianUS median
Median home value$196,139$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$223,400$363,950$325,000
Median days on market54 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,277$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 Berkshire, NY?
$196,139.
What is the median sale price in Berkshire, NY?
$223,400.
How long do homes take to sell in Berkshire, NY?
Median days on market: 53.5 days.
What is typical rent in Berkshire, 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 Berkshire, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding.
What is the wildfire risk in Berkshire, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 13% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Berkshire, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Berkshire, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Berkshire, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Berkshire, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Berkshire

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