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Big Flats, NY

Big Flats, NY.

Population: 2,152 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Big Flats, NY is $270,112 — up 9.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $295,000 after a median 69 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 lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$270,112

Typical home value

+9.3%

1-year change

69

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$270,112
1-year appreciation
+9.3%
3-year appreciation
+17.3%
5-year appreciation
+37.2%
10-year appreciation
+75.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$270,112
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
$295,000
Median list price
$260,450
Median price per sqft
$114
1-year sale-price change
-1.7%
Median days on market
69 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
95.8%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+3.7%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,020/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,030/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,348/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,643/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,793/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
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.0 : 1
Schools include
BIG FLATS SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Kentucky Avenue Well Field (5.3 mi)
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
48.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
32.4 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Women's Rights National Historical Park (52 mi)
National parks include
Women's Rights National Historical Park, Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
ARNOT OGDEN MEDICAL CENTER, BATH VA MEDICAL CENTER, IRA DAVENPORT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
87
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)
-191 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1963
Housing built before 1970
63.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.4%
Median annual property tax
$5,668
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
87.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
27,302
Average weekly wage
$1,167
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
98

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

How it compares

Big FlatsState medianUS median
Typical home value$270,112$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$295,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market69 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,668$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 Big Flats, NY?
$270,112.
What is the median sale price in Big Flats, NY?
$295,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Big Flats, NY?
Median days on market: 69 days.
What is typical rent in Big Flats, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,348/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Big Flats, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Big Flats, NY?
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 Big Flats, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Big Flats, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Big Flats, NY?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Big Flats, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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