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Cicero, NY

Cicero, NY.

Population: 16,951 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cicero, NY is $357,870 — up 7.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $335,500 after a median 24.5 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$357,870

Median home value

+7.0%

1-year change

24.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$357,870
1-year appreciation
+7.0%
3-year appreciation
+24.5%
5-year appreciation
+48.0%
10-year appreciation
+106.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$357,870
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
$335,500
Median list price
$325,000
Median price per sqft
$204
1-year sale-price change
+9.8%
Median days on market
24.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
36
For-sale inventory
38
Sale-to-list ratio
106.1%
Active listings
22
1-year forecast
+3.9%
Days to pending
12 days
New listings (monthly)
27

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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
CICERO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CICERO-NORTH SYRACUSE HIGH SCHOOL, GILLETTE ROAD MIDDLE SCHOOL, LAKESHORE ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Onondaga Lake (10.4 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)

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
5b (extreme annual low -15 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)
40
Days with Good air quality
273
Days with Moderate air quality
80
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
258

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
34,124
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
26,319

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Fort Stanwix National Monument (30 mi)
National parks include
Fort Stanwix National Monument, Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Women's Rights National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Michael Airfield (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) (5 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)
-1,958 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
25.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.9%
Median annual property tax
$6,334
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
88.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
201,194
Average weekly wage
$1,207
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
323

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

How it compares

CiceroState medianUS median
Median home value$357,870$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$335,500$363,950$325,000
Median days on market25 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,334$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 Cicero, NY?
$357,870.
What is the median sale price in Cicero, NY?
$335,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Cicero, NY?
Median days on market: 24.5 days.
What is typical rent in Cicero, 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 Cicero, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Cicero, NY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Cicero, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cicero, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cicero, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cicero, NY?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cicero, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cicero, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cicero, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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