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Carthage, NY

Carthage, NY.

Population: 10,578 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Carthage, NY is $207,774 — up 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $202,575 after a median 81 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,109/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$207,774

Median home value

+3.4%

1-year change

81

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$207,774
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+17.8%
5-year appreciation
+32.3%
10-year appreciation
+59.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$207,774
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
$202,575
Median list price
$244,500
Median price per sqft
$124
1-year sale-price change
-17.7%
Median days on market
81 days
Homes sold (recent period)
30
For-sale inventory
54
Sale-to-list ratio
95.7%
Active listings
57
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
21

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,109/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,024/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,155/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,266/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,583/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,801/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
CARTHAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CARTHAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL, CARTHAGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, WEST CARTHAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A03
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Black River PCBs (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)

Annual precipitation
57.7 in
Annual snowfall
227.8 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
33
Days with Good air quality
344
Days with Moderate air quality
17
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,125
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,453

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Stanwix National Monument (54 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Countryman's Landing Strip (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wheeler Sack Army Air Field (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
CARTHAGE AREA HOSPITAL, INC, CARTHAGE AREA HOSPITAL, INC
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-620 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
49.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,141
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
78.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
29,278
Average weekly wage
$987
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
183

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

How it compares

CarthageState medianUS median
Median home value$207,774$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$202,575$363,950$325,000
Median days on market81 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,109/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,141$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 Carthage, NY?
$207,774.
What is the median sale price in Carthage, NY?
$202,575.
How long do homes take to sell in Carthage, NY?
Median days on market: 81 days.
What is typical rent in Carthage, NY?
Typical rent: $1,109/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Carthage, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is Carthage, NY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A03.
What is the wildfire risk in Carthage, NY?
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 Carthage, NY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Carthage, NY?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Black River PCBs, 1.4 mi.
How many schools serve Carthage, NY?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Carthage, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Carthage, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 33. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Carthage, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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