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Fort plain, NY

Fort plain, NY.

Population: 6,010 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fort plain, NY is $179,862 — up 2.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $141,000 after a median 29.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inlandflooding, landslide, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$179,862

Median home value

+2.7%

1-year change

29.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$179,862
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+11.2%
5-year appreciation
+22.1%
10-year appreciation
+94.2%
All-time peak (2024-12)
$179,884
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
$141,000
Median list price
$164,900
Median price per sqft
$152
1-year sale-price change
+8.5%
Median days on market
29.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
27
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$860/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,016/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,304/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,537/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
HARRY HOAG SCHOOL, FORT PLAIN JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, landslide, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Johnstown City Landfill (15.3 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
41.9 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
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,621
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,634

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Stanwix National Monument (44 mi)
National parks include
Fort Stanwix National Monument, Saratoga National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Tomcat Airport (0 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
BASSETT HEALTHCARE, NATHAN LITTAUER HOSPITAL, LITTLE FALLS HOSPITAL
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)
+3 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,953
Housing built before 1970
57.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,964
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
67.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,163
Average weekly wage
$1,007
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
31

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

How it compares

Fort plainState medianUS median
Median home value$179,862$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$141,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market30 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,964$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 Fort plain, NY?
$179,862.
What is the median sale price in Fort plain, NY?
$141,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Fort plain, NY?
Median days on market: 29.5 days.
What is typical rent in Fort plain, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,016/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fort plain, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, landslide, winterWeather.
Is Fort plain, NY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Fort plain, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fort plain, NY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fort plain, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fort plain, NY?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Fort plain, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Fort plain, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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