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Chenango Forks, NY

Chenango Forks, NY.

Population: 2,535 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Chenango Forks, NY is $204,593 — up 8.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $255,000 after a median 2 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, winter weather, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$204,593

Typical home value

+8.1%

1-year change

2

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$204,593
1-year appreciation
+8.1%
3-year appreciation
+20.2%
5-year appreciation
+35.4%
10-year appreciation
+87.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$204,593
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
$255,000
Median list price
$259,900
Median price per sqft
$181
1-year sale-price change
+48.3%
Median days on market
2 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
104.5%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+4.7%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$849/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$954/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,219/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,535/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,769/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 Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, winter weather, cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
33
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Tri-Cities Barrel Co., Inc. (8.5 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)

Annual precipitation
42.8 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,669
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,855

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (56 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Greene Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (BGM) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
OUR LADY OF LOURDES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC, CHENANGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, GUTHRIE CORTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
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)
-811 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1975
Housing built before 1970
41.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,333
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
73.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
65,865
Average weekly wage
$1,154
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
314

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

How it compares

Chenango ForksState medianUS median
Typical home value$204,593$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$255,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market2 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,333$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 Chenango Forks, NY?
$204,593.
What is the median sale price in Chenango Forks, NY?
$255,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Chenango Forks, NY?
Median days on market: 2 days.
What is typical rent in Chenango Forks, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,219/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Chenango Forks, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, winter weather, cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is Chenango Forks, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Chenango Forks, NY. 33 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Chenango Forks, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Chenango Forks, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Chenango Forks, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Chenango Forks, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Chenango Forks, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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