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Pomona, NY — ZIP 10970

Population: 11,497 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 10970 (Pomona, NY) is $748,848 — up 5.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $815,000 after a median 35 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$748,848

Typical home value

+5.5%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$748,848
1-year appreciation
+5.5%
3-year appreciation
+21.2%
5-year appreciation
+51.4%
10-year appreciation
+123.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$748,848
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$815,000
Median list price
$429,000
Median price per sqft
$363
1-year sale-price change
+40.5%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
25
For-sale inventory
37
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
30
1-year forecast
+3.6%
New listings (monthly)
11

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$2,593/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,729/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,971/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,760/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,121/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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)
lightning, strong wind, winter weather, coastal flooding, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
39
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 34% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
40.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Ramapo Landfill (4.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (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
62.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
312
Days with Moderate air quality
46
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
144,229
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
125,090

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
24
Nearest national park
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (19 mi)
National parks include
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, Hamilton Grange National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Warwick Municipal Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Westchester County Airport (HPN) (22 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
124
Hospitals include
GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -, DANBURY HOSPITAL, NORWALK HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,246 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1979
Housing built before 1970
20.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.8%
Median annual property tax
$9,354
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
88.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
120,420
Average weekly wage
$1,203
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
429

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

How it compares

ZIP 10970State medianUS median
Typical home value$748,848$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$815,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market35 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$9,354$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 typical home value in ZIP 10970?
$748,848.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 10970?
$815,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 10970?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 10970?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,971/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 10970?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strong wind, winter weather, coastal flooding, cold wave.
Is ZIP 10970 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 10970. 39 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 10970?
Risk to homes is higher than 34% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 10970?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 10970?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Ramapo Landfill, 4.1 mi.
Is ZIP 10970 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 10970?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 10970?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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