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Hornell, NY

Hornell, NY.

Population: 12,383 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Hornell, NY is $121,340 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $130,000 after a median 23 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,120/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inland flooding, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$121,340

Typical home value

+0.1%

1-year change

23

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$121,340
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+1.1%
5-year appreciation
+10.8%
10-year appreciation
+70.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Dec 2024)
$126,946
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
$130,000
Median list price
$162,450
Median price per sqft
$76
1-year sale-price change
-3.7%
Median days on market
23 days
Homes sold (recent period)
23
For-sale inventory
25
Sale-to-list ratio
90.8%
Active listings
26
1-year forecast
+2.5%
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,120/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$831/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$836/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,058/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,399/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,768/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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.3 : 1
Schools include
HORNELL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, HORNELL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, NORTH HORNELL SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone B
NFIP flood claims on record
28
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sinclair Refinery (21 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
45.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.7 in
Annual snowfall
54.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 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)
38
Days with Good air quality
304
Days with Moderate air quality
58
Highest AQI recorded (year)
143

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,556
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,872

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Women's Rights National Historical Park (59 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Hornell Municipal Airport (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
ST JAMES HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-106 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1943
Housing built before 1970
75.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,757
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
72.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
27,034
Average weekly wage
$1,546
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
104

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

How it compares

HornellState medianUS median
Typical home value$121,340$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$130,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market23 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,120/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,757$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 Hornell, NY?
$121,340.
What is the median sale price in Hornell, NY?
$130,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Hornell, NY?
Median days on market: 23 days.
What is typical rent in Hornell, NY?
Typical rent: $1,120/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hornell, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
Is Hornell, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Hornell, NY. 28 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is B. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Hornell, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 20% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hornell, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hornell, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hornell, NY?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Hornell, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 13.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Hornell, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Hornell, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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