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Hunter, NY

Hunter, NY.

Population: 537 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Hunter, NY is $384,499 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $532,499 after a median 142 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$384,499

Typical home value

+1.7%

1-year change

142

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$384,499
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
-1.9%
5-year appreciation
+16.6%
10-year appreciation
+110.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$398,327
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
$532,499
Median list price
$449,000
Median price per sqft
$269
1-year sale-price change
+33.1%
Median days on market
142 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
76
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
Active listings
50
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$961/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,095/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,354/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,768/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,106/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
6.7 : 1
Schools include
HUNTER ELEMENTARY 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
Notable hazard ratings (county)
inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · avalanche: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
86.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
American Thermostat Co. (15.5 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
48.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.7 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Thomas Cole National Historic Site (20 mi)
National parks include
Thomas Cole National Historic Site, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Sunside Airport (11 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)
-112 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1977
Housing built before 1970
35.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.6%
Median annual property tax
$4,557
Households with broadband internet
70.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,481
Average weekly wage
$1,011
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
140

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

How it compares

HunterState medianUS median
Typical home value$384,499$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$532,499$363,950$325,000
Median days on market142 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,557$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 Hunter, NY?
$384,499.
What is the median sale price in Hunter, NY?
$532,499.
How long do homes take to sell in Hunter, NY?
Median days on market: 142 days.
What is typical rent in Hunter, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,354/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hunter, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding.
What is the wildfire risk in Hunter, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hunter, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hunter, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hunter, NY?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Hunter, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Hunter

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