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Brightwaters, NY

Brightwaters, NY.

Population: 3,179 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Brightwaters, NY is $852,003 — up 7.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $847,500 after a median 34.5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$852,003

Median home value

+7.7%

1-year change

34.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$852,003
1-year appreciation
+7.7%
3-year appreciation
+19.8%
5-year appreciation
+30.8%
10-year appreciation
+72.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$852,003
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
$847,500
Median list price
$837,495
Median price per sqft
$364
1-year sale-price change
-3.1%
Median days on market
34.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
100.3%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+3.2%
New listings (monthly)
4

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 High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
MacKenzie Chemical Works, Inc. (5.8 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
56.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
60.6 in
Annual snowfall
7.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
278
Days with Moderate air quality
74
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
195

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
197,674
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
229,807

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
19
Nearest national park
Fire Island National Seashore (14 mi)
National parks include
Fire Island National Seashore, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Republic Airport (FRG) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Republic Airport (FRG) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
15
Hospitals include
NASSAU UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NS/LIJ HS SOUTHSIDE HOSPITAL, NS/LIJ HS HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5,821 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,945
Housing built before 1970
85.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.4%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
91.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
559,257
Average weekly wage
$1,369
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
838

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

How it compares

BrightwatersState medianUS median
Median home value$852,003$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$847,500$363,950$325,000
Median days on market35 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$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 Brightwaters, NY?
$852,003.
What is the median sale price in Brightwaters, NY?
$847,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Brightwaters, NY?
Median days on market: 34.5 days.
What is typical rent in Brightwaters, 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 Brightwaters, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is Brightwaters, NY in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Brightwaters, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Brightwaters, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Brightwaters, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Brightwaters, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 11.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Brightwaters, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Brightwaters, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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