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Thomson, NY — ZIP 12834

Population: 6,039 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 12834 (Thomson, NY) is $309,514 — up 6.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $272,500 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 cold wave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$309,514

Typical home value

+6.0%

1-year change

8

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$309,514
1-year appreciation
+6.0%
3-year appreciation
+12.0%
5-year appreciation
+26.9%
10-year appreciation
+72.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$309,514
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
$272,500
Median list price
$331,200
Median price per sqft
$173
1-year sale-price change
+6.9%
Median days on market
8 days
Homes sold (recent period)
15
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
103.0%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+2.5%
New listings (monthly)
7

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.4 : 1
Schools include
GREENWICH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GREENWICH JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
4
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)
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
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.1 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 in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
NORTH ADAMS REGIONAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION, ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL, ST PETER'S HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1958
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
10,907
Average weekly wage
$1,050
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
84

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

How it compares

ZIP 12834State medianUS median
Typical home value$309,514$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$272,500$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 typical home value in ZIP 12834?
$309,514.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 12834?
$272,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 12834?
Median days on market: 8 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 12834?
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 12834?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, lightning.
Is ZIP 12834 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 12834. 4 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 12834?
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 ZIP 12834?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 12834?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Hudson River PCBs, 4 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 12834?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 12834 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 12834?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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