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Laurens, NY — ZIP 13796

Population: 1,210 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 13796 (Laurens, NY) is $215,729 — up 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $203,265 after a median 112 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 cold wave, inland flooding, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$215,729

Typical home value

+4.1%

1-year change

112

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$215,729
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+13.2%
5-year appreciation
+32.1%
10-year appreciation
+76.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$215,729
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
$203,265
Median list price
$274,900
Median price per sqft
$112
1-year sale-price change
-14.6%
Median days on market
112 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
96.6%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+3.5%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$860/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$961/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,235/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,472/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,653/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
8.2 : 1
Schools include
LAURENS CENTRAL 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, inland flooding, strong wind, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
7
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 8% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sidney Landfill (21.5 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
46.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.3 in
Annual snowfall
52.6 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
2.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,573
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,871

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Stanwix National Monument (48 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Don Kichote-Quixote Airport (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
CHENANGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WYNN HOSPITAL, AURELIA OSBORN FOX MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 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)
-90 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1977
Housing built before 1970
44.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,196
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
81.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,058
Average weekly wage
$1,158
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
125

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

How it compares

ZIP 13796State medianUS median
Typical home value$215,729$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$203,265$363,950$325,000
Median days on market112 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,196$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 13796?
$215,729.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 13796?
$203,265.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 13796?
Median days on market: 112 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 13796?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,235/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 13796?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, inland flooding, strong wind, winter weather.
Is ZIP 13796 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 13796. 7 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 13796?
Risk to homes is higher than 8% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 13796?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 13796?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 13796?
1 schools (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 13796 walkable?
Walkability index: 2.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 13796?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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