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Howes Cave, NY

Howes Cave, NY.

Population: 1,208 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Howes Cave, NY is $243,503 — up 8.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $150,000 after a median 102 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$243,503

Typical home value

+8.5%

1-year change

102

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$243,503
1-year appreciation
+8.5%
3-year appreciation
+22.8%
5-year appreciation
+40.7%
10-year appreciation
+87.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$243,503
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
$150,000
Median list price
$254,900
Median price per sqft
$130
1-year sale-price change
-53.3%
Median days on market
102 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
96.8%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+2.4%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,238/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,425/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,711/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,039/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,249/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)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
22
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
86.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Johnstown City Landfill (24 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
46.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.7 in
Annual snowfall
53.5 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,381
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,394

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site (41 mi)
National parks include
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Thomas Cole National Historic Site, Saratoga National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
41
Nearest airport
Valley View Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Schenectady County Airport (SCH) (25 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
17
Hospitals include
ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL, ST PETER'S HOSPITAL, ALBANY VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+92 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1938
Housing built before 1970
66.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,988
Households with broadband internet
62.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,924
Average weekly wage
$981
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
35

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

How it compares

Howes CaveState medianUS median
Typical home value$243,503$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$150,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market102 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,988$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 Howes Cave, NY?
$243,503.
What is the median sale price in Howes Cave, NY?
$150,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Howes Cave, NY?
Median days on market: 102 days.
What is typical rent in Howes Cave, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,711/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Howes Cave, NY?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is Howes Cave, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Howes Cave, NY. 22 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 Howes Cave, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Howes Cave, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Howes Cave, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Howes Cave, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Howes Cave, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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