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Thomson, NY

Thomson, NY.

Population: 6,039 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Thomson, NY is $315,799 — up 6.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $350,000 after a median 8 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$315,799

Median home value

+6.1%

1-year change

8

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$315,799
1-year appreciation
+6.1%
3-year appreciation
+12.4%
5-year appreciation
+27.1%
10-year appreciation
+72.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$315,799
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
$350,000
Median list price
$234,500
Median price per sqft
$142
1-year sale-price change
+32.1%
Median days on market
8 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
15
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
1-year forecast
+2.2%
New listings (monthly)
7

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
GREENWICH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GREENWICH JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
69.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Hudson River PCBs (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
52.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°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)
3,909
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,552

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Saratoga National Historical Park (10 mi)
National parks include
Saratoga National Historical Park, Coltsville National Historical Park, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Archdale Meadows Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
SARATOGA HOSPITAL, FOUR WINDS OF SARATOGA, SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,958
Housing built before 1970
58.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.1%
Median annual property tax
$5,172
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
65.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,335
Average weekly wage
$1,005
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
93

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

How it compares

ThomsonState medianUS median
Median home value$315,799$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$350,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market8 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,172$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 Thomson, NY?
$315,799.
What is the median sale price in Thomson, NY?
$350,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Thomson, NY?
Median days on market: 8 days.
What is typical rent in Thomson, 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 Thomson, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning.
Is Thomson, NY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Thomson, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Thomson, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Thomson, NY?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Hudson River PCBs, 4 mi.
How many schools serve Thomson, NY?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Thomson, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Thomson, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Thomson

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