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Elma, NY

Elma, NY.

Population: 9,138 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Elma, NY is $434,944 — up 6.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $460,000 after a median 14 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, winterweather, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$434,944

Median home value

+6.1%

1-year change

14

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$434,944
1-year appreciation
+6.1%
3-year appreciation
+12.5%
5-year appreciation
+29.2%
10-year appreciation
+82.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$434,944
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
$460,000
Median list price
$389,900
Median price per sqft
$239
1-year sale-price change
+16.2%
Median days on market
14 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
20
Sale-to-list ratio
106.3%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+2.4%
New listings (monthly)
13

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,450/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,490/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,760/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,150/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,450/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
1
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
IROQUOIS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, IROQUOIS MIDDLE SCHOOL, IROQUOIS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, ELMA PRIMARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, winterWeather, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Eighteenmile Creek (24.2 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
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
198
Days with Moderate air quality
159
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
176

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
37,927
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
35,514

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site (13 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
41
Nearest airport
Buffalo Airfield (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) (9 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)
-2,665 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
46.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,996
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
75.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
389,528
Average weekly wage
$1,181
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
529

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

How it compares

ElmaState medianUS median
Median home value$434,944$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$460,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market14 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,996$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 Elma, NY?
$434,944.
What is the median sale price in Elma, NY?
$460,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Elma, NY?
Median days on market: 14 days.
What is typical rent in Elma, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,760/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Elma, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, winterWeather, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Elma, NY in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Elma, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Elma, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Elma, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Elma, NY?
4 schools (1 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Elma, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Elma, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Elma, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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