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Niagara falls, NY

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Niagara falls.

Population: 63,172 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Niagara falls, NY is $149,990 — up 4.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $116,971 after a median 61 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,283/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, coldwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 14.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$149,990

Median home value

+4.8%

1-year change

61

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$149,990
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
3-year appreciation
+15.2%
5-year appreciation
+33.8%
10-year appreciation
+149.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$149,990
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
$116,971
Median list price
$141,925
Median price per sqft
$75
1-year sale-price change
-5.8%
Median days on market
61 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
203
Sale-to-list ratio
91.0%
Active listings
34
1-year forecast
+3.1%
Days to pending
15 days
New listings (monthly)
81

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,283/mo
1-year rent change
+9.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$934/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$964/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,136/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,388/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,580/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
114.0 (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
13
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, NIAGARA CHARTER SCHOOL, NIAGARA-WHEATFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
GASKILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL, BLONEVA BOND PRIMARY SCHOOL, NIAGARA CHARTER SCHOOL, GERALDINE J MANN SCHOOL, SEVENTY NINTH STREET SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A05
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 2% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
44.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Forest Glen Mobile Home Subdivision (1.4 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
50.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.9 in
Annual snowfall
69.9 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)
33
Days with Good air quality
323
Days with Moderate air quality
22
Highest AQI recorded (year)
99

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
404
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
37,798
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
35,576

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site (14 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
110
Nearest airport
Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
KALEIDA HEALTH, SISTERS OF CHARITY HOSPITAL, KENMORE MERCY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.4 / 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)
-146 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
65.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,663
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
55.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
54,998
Average weekly wage
$954
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
158

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

How it compares

Niagara fallsState medianUS median
Median home value$149,990$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$116,971$363,950$325,000
Median days on market61 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,283/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,663$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 Niagara falls, NY?
$149,990.
What is the median sale price in Niagara falls, NY?
$116,971.
How long do homes take to sell in Niagara falls, NY?
Median days on market: 61 days.
What is typical rent in Niagara falls, NY?
Typical rent: $1,283/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Niagara falls, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is Niagara falls, NY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A05; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Niagara falls, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 2% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Niagara falls, NY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Niagara falls, NY?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Forest Glen Mobile Home Subdivision, 1.4 mi.
How many schools serve Niagara falls, NY?
13 schools (10 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Niagara falls, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 14.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Niagara falls, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 33. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Niagara falls, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 114.0 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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