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Locust valley, NY

Locust valley, NY.

Population: 7,696 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Locust valley, NY is $1.29M — up 5.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.13M after a median 43 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 coastalflooding, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.29M

Median home value

+5.5%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.29M
1-year appreciation
+5.5%
3-year appreciation
+20.6%
5-year appreciation
+34.8%
10-year appreciation
+59.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$1.29M
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
$1.13M
Median list price
$1.35M
Median price per sqft
$565
1-year sale-price change
+31.6%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
32
Sale-to-list ratio
95.6%
Active listings
22
1-year forecast
+2.9%
New listings (monthly)
9

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)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
ANN MACARTHUR PRIMARY, LOCUST VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, LOCUST VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL, LOCUST VALLEY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
VE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
7.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Li Tungsten Corp. (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
50.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
31
Days with Good air quality
275
Days with Moderate air quality
86
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
197

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
192,312
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
183,127

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
20
Nearest national park
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site (5 mi)
National parks include
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, Hamilton Grange National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Republic Airport (FRG) (14 mi)
Nearest major airport
Republic Airport (FRG) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
42
Hospitals include
GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -, ST JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER, ST JOHN'S RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
18
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)
-7,185 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
75.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.4%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
79.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
547,964
Average weekly wage
$1,399
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
323

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

How it compares

Locust valleyState medianUS median
Median home value$1.29M$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$1.13M$363,950$325,000
Median days on market43 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$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 Locust valley, NY?
$1.29M.
What is the median sale price in Locust valley, NY?
$1.13M.
How long do homes take to sell in Locust valley, NY?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in Locust valley, 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 Locust valley, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is Locust valley, NY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone VE.
What is the wildfire risk in Locust valley, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Locust valley, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Locust valley, NY?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Li Tungsten Corp., 3 mi.
How many schools serve Locust valley, NY?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Locust valley, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Locust valley, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 31. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Locust valley, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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