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Greenwood lake, NY

Greenwood lake, NY.

Population: 4,313 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Greenwood lake, NY is $435,131 — up 6.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $552,500 after a median 91.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,875/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$435,131

Median home value

+6.1%

1-year change

91.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$435,131
1-year appreciation
+6.1%
3-year appreciation
+16.1%
5-year appreciation
+42.9%
10-year appreciation
+106.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$435,131
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
$552,500
Median list price
$499,500
Median price per sqft
$448
1-year sale-price change
+44.0%
Median days on market
91.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
33
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
28
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,875/mo
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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
GREENWOOD LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 37% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
61.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Ringwood Mines/Landfill (4.8 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)

Annual precipitation
52.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
270
Days with Moderate air quality
81
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
185

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,537
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,140

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
24
Nearest national park
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (21 mi)
National parks include
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Greenwood Lake Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
CHILTON MEDICAL CENTER, HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL, RAMAPO RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,193 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,950
Housing built before 1970
78.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.8%
Median annual property tax
$7,410
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
72.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
128,006
Average weekly wage
$1,085
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
287

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

How it compares

Greenwood lakeState medianUS median
Median home value$435,131$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$552,500$363,950$325,000
Median days on market92 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,875/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$7,410$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 Greenwood lake, NY?
$435,131.
What is the median sale price in Greenwood lake, NY?
$552,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Greenwood lake, NY?
Median days on market: 91.5 days.
What is typical rent in Greenwood lake, NY?
Typical rent: $1,875/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Greenwood lake, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Greenwood lake, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 37% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Greenwood lake, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Greenwood lake, NY?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Ringwood Mines/Landfill, 4.8 mi.
How many schools serve Greenwood lake, NY?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Greenwood lake, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Greenwood lake, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Greenwood lake, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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