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Gowanda, NY

Gowanda, NY.

Population: 5,001 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Gowanda, NY is $165,991 — up 7.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $157,250 after a median 14 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, inlandflooding, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$165,991

Median home value

+7.6%

1-year change

14

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$165,991
1-year appreciation
+7.6%
3-year appreciation
+15.0%
5-year appreciation
+40.0%
10-year appreciation
+111.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$165,991
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
$157,250
Median list price
$194,400
Median price per sqft
$138
1-year sale-price change
+10.0%
Median days on market
14 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
101.4%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$790/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$810/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$980/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,200/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,380/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
GOWANDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GOWANDA HIGH SCHOOL, GOWANDA MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AO
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Little Valley (14.8 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
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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,594
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,966

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site (33 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
South Dayton Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport (JHW) (25 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)
-24 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,949
Housing built before 1970
72.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,633
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
66.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,885
Average weekly wage
$958
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
73

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

How it compares

GowandaState medianUS median
Median home value$165,991$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$157,250$363,950$325,000
Median days on market14 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,633$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 Gowanda, NY?
$165,991.
What is the median sale price in Gowanda, NY?
$157,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Gowanda, NY?
Median days on market: 14 days.
What is typical rent in Gowanda, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $980/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Gowanda, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Gowanda, NY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AO.
What is the wildfire risk in Gowanda, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Gowanda, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gowanda, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Gowanda, NY?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Gowanda, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 9.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Gowanda, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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