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Lindley, NY — ZIP 14858

Population: 1,425 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 14858 (Lindley, NY) is $209,850 — up 6.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $230,000 after a median 113 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inland flooding, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$209,850

Typical home value

+6.6%

1-year change

113

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$209,850
1-year appreciation
+6.6%
3-year appreciation
+11.9%
5-year appreciation
+28.7%
10-year appreciation
+77.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2026)
$209,907
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
$230,000
Median list price
$304,900
Median price per sqft
$128
1-year sale-price change
+84.0%
Median days on market
113 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
92.0%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+2.5%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$831/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$836/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,058/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,399/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,768/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 Low
Top hazards (county)
inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
3
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Facet Enterprises, Inc. (17.2 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
56.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.3 in
Annual snowfall
60.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 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)
38
Days with Good air quality
304
Days with Moderate air quality
58
Highest AQI recorded (year)
143

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,934
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,178

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Canaan Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
ARNOT OGDEN MEDICAL CENTER, BATH VA MEDICAL CENTER, IRA DAVENPORT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
-106 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1976
Housing built before 1970
42.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,901
Households with broadband internet
57.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
27,034
Average weekly wage
$1,546
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
104

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

How it compares

ZIP 14858State medianUS median
Typical home value$209,850$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$230,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market113 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,901$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 14858?
$209,850.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 14858?
$230,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 14858?
Median days on market: 113 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 14858?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,058/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 14858?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
Is ZIP 14858 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 14858. 3 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 14858?
Risk to homes is higher than 20% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 14858?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 14858?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 14858 walkable?
Walkability index: 2.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 14858?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 14858?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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