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Westerlo, NY

Westerlo, NY.

Population: 1,746 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Westerlo, NY is $336,388 — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $832,500 after a median 34 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$336,388

Median home value

+4.0%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$336,388
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+13.6%
5-year appreciation
+32.0%
10-year appreciation
+79.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$336,388
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
$832,500
Median list price
$309,900
Median price per sqft
$297
1-year sale-price change
+182.2%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+3.2%

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 13% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
American Thermostat Co. (18.4 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)

Annual precipitation
46.3 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
245
Days with Moderate air quality
113
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
186

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,152
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,245

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site (20 mi)
National parks include
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Thomas Cole National Historic Site, Saratoga National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Greenville-Rainbow Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Albany International Airport (ALB) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
ELLIS HOSPITAL, SUNNYVIEW HOSPITAL AND REHABILITATION CENTER, SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF TROY, NEW YORK
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-677 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
50.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,939
Households with broadband internet
60.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
169,538
Average weekly wage
$1,365
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
71

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

How it compares

WesterloState medianUS median
Median home value$336,388$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$832,500$363,950$325,000
Median days on market34 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,939$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 Westerlo, NY?
$336,388.
What is the median sale price in Westerlo, NY?
$832,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Westerlo, NY?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in Westerlo, 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 Westerlo, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding.
Is Westerlo, NY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Westerlo, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 13% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Westerlo, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Westerlo, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Westerlo, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Westerlo, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Westerlo, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Westerlo

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