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Jefferson Valley, NY

Jefferson Valley, NY.

Population: 392 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in Jefferson Valley, NY is $333,300. Homes sell for a median $709,250 after a median 30 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$333,300

Median home value (Census)

30

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$333,300
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
$709,250
Median list price
$625,000
Median price per sqft
$382
1-year sale-price change
+11.7%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
102.6%
Active listings
2

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$2,593/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,729/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,971/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,760/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,121/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 High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
6
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Magna Metals (5.8 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
49.5°F
Average high
60.5°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.4 in
Annual snowfall
39.5 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)
38
Days with Good air quality
301
Days with Moderate air quality
58
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
591
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
43,306
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
53,121

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
22
Nearest national park
Weir Farm National Historical Park (18 mi)
National parks include
Weir Farm National Historical Park, Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Black Pond Airfield (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR) (16 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
98
Hospitals include
SHARON HOSPITAL, STAMFORD HOSPITAL, BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 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)
-5,185 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1959
Housing built before 1970
78.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
0.0%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Households with broadband internet
93.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
370,841
Average weekly wage
$1,794
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
996

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

How it compares

Jefferson ValleyState medianUS median
Median sale price$709,250$363,950$325,000
Median days on market30 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$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 median home value in Jefferson Valley, NY?
$333,300 (Census ACS).
What is the median sale price in Jefferson Valley, NY?
$709,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Jefferson Valley, NY?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in Jefferson Valley, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,971/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Jefferson Valley, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, hurricane.
Is Jefferson Valley, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Jefferson Valley, NY. 6 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Jefferson Valley, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Jefferson Valley, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Jefferson Valley, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Jefferson Valley, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 14.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Jefferson Valley, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Jefferson Valley, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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