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Cross River, NY

Cross River, NY.

Population: 992 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in Cross River, NY is $779,000. Homes sell for a median $775,200 after a median 22 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$779,000

Median home value (Census)

22

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$779,000
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
$775,200
Median list price
$637,000
Median price per sqft
$410
1-year sale-price change
-45.6%
Median days on market
22 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
110.5%
Active listings
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$2,593/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,729/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,971/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,760/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,121/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
2
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.5 : 1
Schools include
JOHN JAY MIDDLE SCHOOL, JOHN JAY HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Brewster Well Field (9.4 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
53.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.4 in
Annual snowfall
26.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°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
301
Days with Moderate air quality
58
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
58,374
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
61,850

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
22
Nearest national park
Weir Farm National Historical Park (7 mi)
National parks include
Weir Farm National Historical Park, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
115
Hospitals include
SHARON HOSPITAL, WATERBURY HOSPITAL, STAMFORD HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
99
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 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)
-5,185 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
Housing built before 1970
29.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
2.8%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Households with broadband internet
89.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
370,841
Average weekly wage
$1,794
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
996

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

How it compares

Cross RiverState medianUS median
Median sale price$775,200$363,950$325,000
Median days on market22 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$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 median home value in Cross River, NY?
$779,000 (Census ACS).
What is the median sale price in Cross River, NY?
$775,200.
How long do homes take to sell in Cross River, NY?
Median days on market: 22 days.
What is typical rent in Cross River, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,971/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cross River, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, hurricane.
What is the wildfire risk in Cross River, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cross River, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cross River, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cross River, NY?
2 schools (1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Cross River, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cross River, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cross River, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Cross River

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