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Seneca falls, NY

Seneca falls, NY.

Population: 10,749 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Seneca falls, NY is $215,070 — up 6.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $95,000 after a median 11 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$215,070

Median home value

+6.4%

1-year change

11

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$215,070
1-year appreciation
+6.4%
3-year appreciation
+18.2%
5-year appreciation
+37.7%
10-year appreciation
+92.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$215,070
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
$95,000
Median list price
$162,500
Median price per sqft
$51
Median days on market
11 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
25
Sale-to-list ratio
86.4%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+3.2%
New listings (monthly)
14

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
ELIZABETH CADY STANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MYNDERSE ACADEMY, FRANK M KNIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SENECA FALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
59.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Cayuga County Ground Water Contamination (7.6 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
38.6 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,047
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,880

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Women's Rights National Historical Park (2 mi)
National parks include
Women's Rights National Historical Park, Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Finger Lakes Regional Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
NEWARK-WAYNE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, GENEVA GENERAL HOSPITAL, AUBURN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
-168 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,955
Housing built before 1970
63.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,378
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
74.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,908
Average weekly wage
$1,011
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
48

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

How it compares

Seneca fallsState medianUS median
Median home value$215,070$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$95,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market11 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,378$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 Seneca falls, NY?
$215,070.
What is the median sale price in Seneca falls, NY?
$95,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Seneca falls, NY?
Median days on market: 11 days.
What is typical rent in Seneca falls, 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 Seneca falls, NY?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, iceStorm.
Is Seneca falls, NY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Seneca falls, 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 Seneca falls, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Seneca falls, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Seneca falls, NY?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Seneca falls, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Seneca falls, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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