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Kent, NY

Kent, NY.

Population: 1,706 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Kent, NY is $252,070 — up 8.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $350,139 after a median 12 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$252,070

Typical home value

+8.4%

1-year change

12

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$252,070
1-year appreciation
+8.4%
3-year appreciation
+16.8%
5-year appreciation
+37.4%
10-year appreciation
+105.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$252,070
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
$350,139
Median list price
$325,000
Median price per sqft
$196
1-year sale-price change
+78.6%
Median days on market
12 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
103.2%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+3.9%

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

Rents

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low · inland flooding: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A01
NFIP flood claims on record
12
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 3% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.9%
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 (9.4 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
48.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.6 in
Annual snowfall
73.9 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,893
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,314

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site (48 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Dawn Patrol Aviation Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) (28 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
KALEIDA HEALTH, NIAGARA FALLS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, UNITED MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 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)
-124 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1957
Housing built before 1970
57.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.6%
Median annual property tax
$4,381
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
87.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,994
Average weekly wage
$962
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Agriculture, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
34

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

How it compares

KentState medianUS median
Typical home value$252,070$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$350,139$363,950$325,000
Median days on market12 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,381$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 Kent, NY?
$252,070.
What is the median sale price in Kent, NY?
$350,139.
How long do homes take to sell in Kent, NY?
Median days on market: 12 days.
What is typical rent in Kent, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,416/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kent, NY?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm.
Is Kent, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Kent, NY. 12 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A01. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Kent, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 3% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Kent, NY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kent, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Kent, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 2.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Kent, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Kent

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