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Hamden, NY

Hamden, NY.

Population: 936 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Hamden, NY is $276,976 — up 7.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $390,000 after a median 42 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, inland flooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$276,976

Typical home value

+7.1%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$276,976
1-year appreciation
+7.1%
3-year appreciation
+6.8%
5-year appreciation
+18.7%
10-year appreciation
+75.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$276,976
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
$390,000
Median list price
$365,000
Median price per sqft
$328
1-year sale-price change
+11.4%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
100.3%
Active listings
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$732/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$858/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,017/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,408/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,442/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)
cold wave, inland flooding, landslide, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
86.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sidney Landfill (12.6 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
47.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River (37 mi)
National parks include
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Thomas Cole National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Walton Airport (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
CHENANGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, AURELIA OSBORN FOX MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, BASSETT HEALTHCARE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 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)
+79 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1980
Housing built before 1970
37.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,816
Households with broadband internet
80.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,246
Average weekly wage
$1,306
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
108

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

How it compares

HamdenState medianUS median
Typical home value$276,976$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$390,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market42 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,816$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 Hamden, NY?
$276,976.
What is the median sale price in Hamden, NY?
$390,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Hamden, NY?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in Hamden, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,017/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hamden, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, inland flooding, landslide, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in Hamden, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hamden, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hamden, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Hamden, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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