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Putnam valley, NY

Putnam valley, NY.

Population: 9,019 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Putnam valley, NY is $636,616 — up 6.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $700,000 after a median 54 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$636,616

Median home value

+6.3%

1-year change

54

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$636,616
1-year appreciation
+6.3%
3-year appreciation
+17.5%
5-year appreciation
+36.0%
10-year appreciation
+89.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$636,616
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
$700,000
Median list price
$739,450
Median price per sqft
$291
1-year sale-price change
-0.6%
Median days on market
54 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
33
Sale-to-list ratio
100.7%
Active listings
22
1-year forecast
+3.0%
New listings (monthly)
12

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
PUTNAM VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PUTNAM VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL, PUTNAM VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
72.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Arsenic Mine (7.7 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
52.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
59.2 in
Annual snowfall
29.8 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)
32
Days with Good air quality
334
Days with Moderate air quality
13
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
26,820
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
33,126

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
23
Nearest national park
Weir Farm National Historical Park (22 mi)
National parks include
Weir Farm National Historical Park, Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Black Pond Airfield (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
SILVER HILL HOSPITAL INC, VA HUDSON VALLEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
-218 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,967
Housing built before 1970
55.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.2%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
39 min
Households with broadband internet
83.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
22,431
Average weekly wage
$1,195
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
61

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

How it compares

Putnam valleyState medianUS median
Median home value$636,616$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$700,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market54 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 Putnam valley, NY?
$636,616.
What is the median sale price in Putnam valley, NY?
$700,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Putnam valley, NY?
Median days on market: 54 days.
What is typical rent in Putnam 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 Putnam valley, NY?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind.
Is Putnam valley, NY in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Putnam valley, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Putnam valley, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Putnam valley, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Putnam valley, NY?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Putnam valley, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Putnam valley, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 32. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Putnam valley, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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