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Franklin Square, NY

Franklin Square, NY.

Population: 25,604 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Franklin Square, NY is $824,521 — up 5.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $779,750 after a median 26 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,700/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$824,521

Typical home value

+5.0%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$824,521
1-year appreciation
+5.0%
3-year appreciation
+20.0%
5-year appreciation
+28.3%
10-year appreciation
+72.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$824,521
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
$779,750
Median list price
$885,000
Median price per sqft
$601
1-year sale-price change
+5.4%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
46
For-sale inventory
46
Sale-to-list ratio
102.8%
Active listings
30
1-year forecast
+2.9%
New listings (monthly)
20

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,700/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,964/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,285/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,689/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,458/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,671/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
0
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
FRANKLIN SQUARE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, SEWANHAKA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, VALLEY STREAM 13 UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
JOHN STREET SCHOOL, POLK STREET SCHOOL, WASHINGTON STREET SCHOOL, H FRANK CAREY HIGH SCHOOL, WILLOW ROAD SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning, winter weather, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · lightning: Very High · winter weather: Very High · coastal flooding: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
7.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
4
Nearest Superfund site
Genzale Plating Co. (1 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
56.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.1 in
Annual snowfall
24.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 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)
29
Days with Good air quality
287
Days with Moderate air quality
77
Highest AQI recorded (year)
92

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
604
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
429,480
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
450,971

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
20
Nearest national park
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site (15 mi)
National parks include
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, Gateway National Recreation Area, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
127
Hospitals include
BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL, SOUTHWEST CONNECTICUT MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM, GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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)
-7,185 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1954
Housing built before 1970
87.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.9%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
82.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
557,549
Average weekly wage
$1,495
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
821

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

How it compares

Franklin SquareState medianUS median
Typical home value$824,521$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$779,750$363,950$325,000
Median days on market26 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$3,700/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
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 typical home value in Franklin Square, NY?
$824,521.
What is the median sale price in Franklin Square, NY?
$779,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Franklin Square, NY?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in Franklin Square, NY?
Typical rent: $3,700/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Franklin Square, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning, winter weather, cold wave.
What is the wildfire risk in Franklin Square, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Franklin Square, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Franklin Square, NY?
4 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Genzale Plating Co., 1 mi.
How many schools serve Franklin Square, NY?
6 schools (4 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Franklin Square, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 12.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Franklin Square, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 29. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Franklin Square, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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