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Lacona, NY

Lacona, NY.

Population: 1,835 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lacona, NY is $195,253 — up 11.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $174,900 after a median 100 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, winterweather, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$195,253

Median home value

+11.6%

1-year change

100

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$195,253
1-year appreciation
+11.6%
3-year appreciation
+22.4%
5-year appreciation
+36.7%
10-year appreciation
+91.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$195,253
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
$174,900
Median list price
$288,000
Median price per sqft
$145
1-year sale-price change
-32.1%
Median days on market
100 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
90.9%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+4.8%

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
79.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
49.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
66.8 in
Annual snowfall
69.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
33
Days with Good air quality
341
Days with Moderate air quality
14
Highest AQI recorded (year)
105

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,416
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,166

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Stanwix National Monument (40 mi)
National parks include
Fort Stanwix National Monument, Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Richland Airpark (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Watertown International Airport (ART) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
CARTHAGE AREA HOSPITAL, INC, CARTHAGE AREA HOSPITAL, INC, SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+71 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
36.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,700
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
76.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,076
Average weekly wage
$1,127
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
119

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

How it compares

LaconaState medianUS median
Median home value$195,253$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$174,900$363,950$325,000
Median days on market100 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,700$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 Lacona, NY?
$195,253.
What is the median sale price in Lacona, NY?
$174,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Lacona, NY?
Median days on market: 100 days.
What is typical rent in Lacona, 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 Lacona, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is Lacona, NY in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Lacona, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lacona, NY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lacona, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Lacona, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 2.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lacona, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 33. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lacona, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Lacona

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