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Fresh Meadows, NY

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Fresh Meadows.

Population: 55,785 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Fresh Meadows, NY is $1.08M — up 6.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.21M after a median 39 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,745/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastal flooding, cold wave, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.08M

Typical home value

+6.2%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.08M
1-year appreciation
+6.2%
3-year appreciation
+13.1%
5-year appreciation
+19.0%
10-year appreciation
+43.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$1.08M
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
$1.21M
Median list price
$1.10M
Median price per sqft
$732
1-year sale-price change
+15.5%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
52
For-sale inventory
125
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
107
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
30

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,745/mo
1-year rent change
-4.1%
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
13
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26, NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25, NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
Schools include
FRANCIS LEWIS HIGH SCHOOL, PS 26 RUFUS KING, PS 173 FRESH MEADOWS, JHS 216 GEORGE J RYAN, PS 163 FLUSHING HEIGHTS

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Very High · heat wave: Very High · strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · coastal flooding: Very High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Stanton Cleaners Area Ground Water Contamination (4.3 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
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)
44
Days with Good air quality
232
Days with Moderate air quality
126
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
169
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
776,648
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
762,985

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
20
Nearest national park
Hamilton Grange National Memorial (10 mi)
National parks include
Hamilton Grange National Memorial, Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site, General Grant National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
133
Hospitals include
STAMFORD HOSPITAL, BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL, SOUTHWEST CONNECTICUT MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 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)
-25,145 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
82.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.9%
Median annual property tax
$8,985
Mean commute to work
37 min
Households with broadband internet
81.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
628,123
Average weekly wage
$1,244
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,395

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

How it compares

Fresh MeadowsState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.08M$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$1.21M$363,950$325,000
Median days on market39 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$2,745/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$8,985$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 Fresh Meadows, NY?
$1.08M.
What is the median sale price in Fresh Meadows, NY?
$1.21M.
How long do homes take to sell in Fresh Meadows, NY?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in Fresh Meadows, NY?
Typical rent: $2,745/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fresh Meadows, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Fresh Meadows, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fresh Meadows, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fresh Meadows, NY?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Stanton Cleaners Area Ground Water Contamination, 4.3 mi.
How many schools serve Fresh Meadows, NY?
13 schools (8 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Fresh Meadows, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 15.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fresh Meadows, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fresh Meadows, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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