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Hilton, NY

Hilton, NY.

Population: 18,526 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Hilton, NY is $313,877 — up 5.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $305,000 after a median 10 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,345/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, 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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$313,877

Typical home value

+5.1%

1-year change

10

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$313,877
1-year appreciation
+5.1%
3-year appreciation
+17.9%
5-year appreciation
+38.1%
10-year appreciation
+86.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$313,877
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
$305,000
Median list price
$284,900
Median price per sqft
$220
1-year sale-price change
-18.7%
Median days on market
10 days
Homes sold (recent period)
53
For-sale inventory
37
Sale-to-list ratio
114.5%
Active listings
27
1-year forecast
+3.7%
Days to pending
19 days
New listings (monthly)
24

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,345/mo
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)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.2 : 1
Schools include
QUEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HILTON HIGH SCHOOL, MERTON WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL, NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding, winter weather, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
102
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 4% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Diaz Chemical Corporation (12.4 mi)
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
51.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.9 in
Annual snowfall
39.3 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)
39
Days with Good air quality
271
Days with Moderate air quality
87
Highest AQI recorded (year)
135

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
30,742
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
32,457

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Women's Rights National Historical Park (56 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Ridge Road West Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
UNITED MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, F F THOMPSON HOSPITAL, ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-2,788 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1978
Housing built before 1970
37.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.3%
Median annual property tax
$5,827
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
79.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
338,718
Average weekly wage
$1,321
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Education, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
755

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

How it compares

HiltonState medianUS median
Typical home value$313,877$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$305,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market10 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,345/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,827$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 Hilton, NY?
$313,877.
What is the median sale price in Hilton, NY?
$305,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Hilton, NY?
Median days on market: 10 days.
What is typical rent in Hilton, NY?
Typical rent: $1,345/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hilton, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding, winter weather, heat wave.
Is Hilton, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Hilton, NY. 102 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Hilton, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 4% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hilton, NY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hilton, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hilton, NY?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Hilton, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Hilton, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Hilton, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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