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Ballston Spa, NY

Ballston Spa, NY.

Population: 34,937 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Ballston Spa, NY is $439,717 — up 5.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $420,000 after a median 8 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,054/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, inland flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$439,717

Typical home value

+5.2%

1-year change

8

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$439,717
1-year appreciation
+5.2%
3-year appreciation
+14.4%
5-year appreciation
+29.8%
10-year appreciation
+66.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$439,717
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
$420,000
Median list price
$419,950
Median price per sqft
$273
1-year sale-price change
-1.9%
Median days on market
8 days
Homes sold (recent period)
103
For-sale inventory
72
Sale-to-list ratio
104.7%
Active listings
50
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
16 days
New listings (monthly)
36

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,054/mo
1-year rent change
+8.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,238/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,425/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,711/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,039/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,249/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
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.2 : 1
Schools include
BALLSTON SPA MIDDLE SCHOOL, BALLSTON SPA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, MALTA AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WOOD ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GORDON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
23
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Malta Rocket Fuel Area (6.1 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
60.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.0 in
Annual snowfall
49.7 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
310
Days with Moderate air quality
12
Highest AQI recorded (year)
93

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,011
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
22,784
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
21,263

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Saratoga National Historical Park (12 mi)
National parks include
Saratoga National Historical Park, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Coltsville National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Saratoga County Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Schenectady County Airport (SCH) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER, ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL, ST PETER'S HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 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)
+362 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
24.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.1%
Median annual property tax
$4,797
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
83.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
81,678
Average weekly wage
$1,332
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
884

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

How it compares

Ballston SpaState medianUS median
Typical home value$439,717$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$420,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market8 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$2,054/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,797$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 Ballston Spa, NY?
$439,717.
What is the median sale price in Ballston Spa, NY?
$420,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Ballston Spa, NY?
Median days on market: 8 days.
What is typical rent in Ballston Spa, NY?
Typical rent: $2,054/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ballston Spa, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind, tornado.
Is Ballston Spa, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Ballston Spa, NY. 23 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Ballston Spa, NY?
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 Ballston Spa, NY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ballston Spa, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ballston Spa, NY?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Ballston Spa, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 14.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Ballston Spa, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Ballston Spa, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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