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West brentwood, NY

West brentwood, NY.

Population: 64,969 (Census ACS)

The median home value in West brentwood, NY is $628,519 — up 4.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $630,000 after a median 31 days on market. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$628,519

Median home value

+4.5%

1-year change

31

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$628,519
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
+21.2%
5-year appreciation
+30.2%
10-year appreciation
+104.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$628,519
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
$630,000
Median list price
$639,999
Median price per sqft
$394
1-year sale-price change
+6.2%
Median days on market
31 days
Homes sold (recent period)
37
For-sale inventory
50
Sale-to-list ratio
101.9%
Active listings
38
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
46 days
New listings (monthly)
19

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
13
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
Schools include
EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL, LAUREL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LORETTA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Computer Circuits (2.1 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
49.1 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)
41
Days with Good air quality
278
Days with Moderate air quality
74
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
195

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
173,008
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
197,232

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
19
Nearest national park
Fire Island National Seashore (15 mi)
National parks include
Fire Island National Seashore, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PILGRIM PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5,821 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
Housing built before 1970
55.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.2%
Median annual property tax
$8,683
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
66.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
559,257
Average weekly wage
$1,369
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
838

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

How it compares

West brentwoodState medianUS median
Median home value$628,519$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$630,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market31 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$8,683$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 West brentwood, NY?
$628,519.
What is the median sale price in West brentwood, NY?
$630,000.
How long do homes take to sell in West brentwood, NY?
Median days on market: 31 days.
What is typical rent in West brentwood, 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 West brentwood, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is West brentwood, NY in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in West brentwood, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in West brentwood, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near West brentwood, NY?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Computer Circuits, 2.1 mi.
How many schools serve West brentwood, NY?
13 schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is West brentwood, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in West brentwood, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in West brentwood, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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