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Port Henry, NY — ZIP 12974

Population: 1,617 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 12974 (Port Henry, NY) is $158,124 — up 11.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $229,900 after a median 35 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 landslide, avalanche, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$158,124

Typical home value

+11.8%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$158,124
1-year appreciation
+11.8%
3-year appreciation
+14.5%
5-year appreciation
+32.7%
10-year appreciation
+100.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$158,124
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
$229,900
Median list price
$95,000
Median price per sqft
$147
1-year sale-price change
+31.4%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
17
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
12

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$858/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$895/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,171/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,425/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,631/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
9.7 : 1
Schools include
MORIAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MORIAH 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)
landslide, avalanche, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
landslide: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · avalanche: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
79.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
45.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.7 in
Annual snowfall
58.6 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
306
Days with Moderate air quality
54
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
159

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park (56 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Ass-Pirin Acres Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) (31 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
4
Hospitals include
ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, UNIV. OF VERMONT - FLETCHER ALLEN HEALTH CARE, RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
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)
-42 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1938
Housing built before 1970
73.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,860
Households with broadband internet
71.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,790
Average weekly wage
$1,081
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
188

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

How it compares

ZIP 12974State medianUS median
Typical home value$158,124$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$229,900$363,950$325,000
Median days on market35 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,860$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 12974?
$158,124.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 12974?
$229,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 12974?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 12974?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,171/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 12974?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide, avalanche, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 12974?
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 12974?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 12974?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 12974?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the air quality in ZIP 12974?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 12974?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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