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Shortsville, NY

Shortsville, NY.

Population: 3,821 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Shortsville, NY is $259,281 — up 5.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $205,000 after a median 15 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$259,281

Median home value

+5.2%

1-year change

15

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$259,281
1-year appreciation
+5.2%
3-year appreciation
+17.8%
5-year appreciation
+36.3%
10-year appreciation
+92.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$259,281
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
$205,000
Median list price
$219,450
Median price per sqft
$114
1-year sale-price change
-30.5%
Median days on market
15 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
Sale-to-list ratio
110.1%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+3.5%

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
RED JACKET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, RED JACKET HIGH SCHOOL, RED JACKET MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
51.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.3 in
Annual snowfall
39.5 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
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
22,852
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
21,126

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Women's Rights National Historical Park (22 mi)
National parks include
Women's Rights National Historical Park, Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
New Salem Aerodrome (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
NEWARK-WAYNE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, GENEVA GENERAL HOSPITAL, F F THOMPSON 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)
+47 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Housing built before 1970
55.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.7%
Median annual property tax
$4,161
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
82.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
44,388
Average weekly wage
$1,178
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
163

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

How it compares

ShortsvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$259,281$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$205,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market15 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,161$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 Shortsville, NY?
$259,281.
What is the median sale price in Shortsville, NY?
$205,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Shortsville, NY?
Median days on market: 15 days.
What is typical rent in Shortsville, 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 Shortsville, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is Shortsville, NY in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Shortsville, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Shortsville, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Shortsville, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Shortsville, NY?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Shortsville, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Shortsville, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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