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Richmond hill, NY

Richmond hill, NY.

Population: 35,481 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Richmond hill, NY is $761,379 — up 5.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $285,000 after a median 123.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,825/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, coldwave, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$761,379

Median home value

+5.9%

1-year change

123.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$761,379
1-year appreciation
+5.9%
3-year appreciation
+9.9%
5-year appreciation
+14.7%
10-year appreciation
+58.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$761,379
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
$285,000
Median list price
$450,000
Median price per sqft
$357
1-year sale-price change
-35.2%
Median days on market
123.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
44
Sale-to-list ratio
97.4%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
11

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,825/mo
1-year rent change
+7.2%
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
10
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28, NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27
Schools include
PS 54 HILLSIDE, PS 55 MAURE, PS 51, PS 66 JACQUELINE KENNEDY-ONASSIS, PS 90 HORACE MANN

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Very High · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Very High · hurricane: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Wolff-Alport Chemical Company (3.5 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
55.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.9 in
Annual snowfall
7.0 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)
50
Days with Good air quality
188
Days with Moderate air quality
165
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
278

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
311
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
701,113
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
722,747

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
20
Nearest national park
Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site (8 mi)
National parks include
Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site, Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site, African Burial Ground National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
JAMAICA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 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)
-25,145 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
88.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.2%
Median annual property tax
$6,630
Mean commute to work
40 min
Households with broadband internet
81.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
617,681
Average weekly wage
$1,178
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
56

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

How it compares

Richmond hillState medianUS median
Median home value$761,379$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$285,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market124 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$2,825/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,630$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 Richmond hill, NY?
$761,379.
What is the median sale price in Richmond hill, NY?
$285,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Richmond hill, NY?
Median days on market: 123.5 days.
What is typical rent in Richmond hill, NY?
Typical rent: $2,825/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Richmond hill, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Richmond hill, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Richmond hill, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Richmond hill, NY?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Wolff-Alport Chemical Company, 3.5 mi.
How many schools serve Richmond hill, NY?
10 schools (9 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Richmond hill, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 14.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Richmond hill, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Richmond hill, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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