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Dalton, NY

Dalton, NY.

Population: 1,055 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Dalton, NY is $172,087 — up 7.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $119,250 after a median 149 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, ice storm, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$172,087

Typical home value

+7.0%

1-year change

149

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$172,087
1-year appreciation
+7.0%
3-year appreciation
+19.1%
5-year appreciation
+27.8%
10-year appreciation
+77.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$172,087
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
$119,250
Median list price
$109,000
Median price per sqft
$80
Median days on market
149 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
102.1%
1-year forecast
+3.4%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,005/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,131/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,416/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,706/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,875/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)
drought, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 8% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
69.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
58.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.2 in
Annual snowfall
72.4 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,474
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,206

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site (57 mi)
National parks include
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site, Women's Rights National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Tuscarora Plateau Airport (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
UNITED MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, F F THOMPSON HOSPITAL, JONES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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)
-152 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1958
Housing built before 1970
54.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,444
Mean commute to work
39 min
Households with broadband internet
58.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,442
Average weekly wage
$1,003
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
80

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

How it compares

DaltonState medianUS median
Typical home value$172,087$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$119,250$363,950$325,000
Median days on market149 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,444$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 Dalton, NY?
$172,087.
What is the median sale price in Dalton, NY?
$119,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Dalton, NY?
Median days on market: 149 days.
What is typical rent in Dalton, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,416/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Dalton, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is Dalton, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Dalton, NY. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Dalton, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 8% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Dalton, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Dalton, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Dalton, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Dalton, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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