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Chestertown, NY — ZIP 12817

Population: 2,168 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 12817 (Chestertown, NY) is $384,728 — up 7.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $559,500 after a median 33 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$384,728

Typical home value

+7.5%

1-year change

33

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$384,728
1-year appreciation
+7.5%
3-year appreciation
+17.7%
5-year appreciation
+42.4%
10-year appreciation
+84.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2026)
$385,110
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
$559,500
Median list price
$449,500
Median price per sqft
$316
1-year sale-price change
+116.9%
Median days on market
33 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
26
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
27
1-year forecast
+2.4%
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,066/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,073/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,347/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,745/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,770/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)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
8.3 : 1
Schools include
NORTH WARREN CENTRAL SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
3
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
46.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.7 in
Annual snowfall
60.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,723
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,845

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Saratoga National Historical Park (46 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Bennetts Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL) (23 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
6
Hospitals include
GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL, SARATOGA HOSPITAL, FOUR WINDS OF SARATOGA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 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)
+56 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1981
Housing built before 1970
33.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,264
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
71.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
32,205
Average weekly wage
$1,173
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
243

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

How it compares

ZIP 12817State medianUS median
Typical home value$384,728$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$559,500$363,950$325,000
Median days on market33 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,264$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 12817?
$384,728.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 12817?
$559,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 12817?
Median days on market: 33 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 12817?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,347/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 12817?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, cold wave.
Is ZIP 12817 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 12817. 3 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 12817?
Risk to homes is higher than 16% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 12817?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 12817?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 12817?
1 schools (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 12817 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 12817?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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