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Kirkwood, NY

Kirkwood, NY.

Population: 3,681 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Kirkwood, NY is $190,651 — up 4.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $180,000 after a median 56 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, winter weather, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$190,651

Typical home value

+4.5%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$190,651
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
+13.7%
5-year appreciation
+31.3%
10-year appreciation
+93.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$190,651
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
$180,000
Median list price
$199,000
Median price per sqft
$157
1-year sale-price change
-13.3%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
103.6%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+4.2%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$849/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$954/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,219/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,535/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,769/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
15.0 : 1
Schools include
FLOYD BELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, winter weather, cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A08
NFIP flood claims on record
188
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Tri-Cities Barrel Co., Inc. (7.2 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)

Annual precipitation
42.9 in
Annual snowfall
47.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,545
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,836

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Steamtown National Historic Site (45 mi)
National parks include
Steamtown National Historic Site, Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Kirkwood Airpark (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (BGM) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
OUR LADY OF LOURDES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC, CHENANGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, GUTHRIE CORTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.1 / 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)
-811 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1972
Housing built before 1970
46.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,186
Households with broadband internet
69.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
65,865
Average weekly wage
$1,154
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
314

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

How it compares

KirkwoodState medianUS median
Typical home value$190,651$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$180,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market56 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,186$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 Kirkwood, NY?
$190,651.
What is the median sale price in Kirkwood, NY?
$180,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Kirkwood, NY?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in Kirkwood, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,219/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kirkwood, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, winter weather, cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is Kirkwood, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Kirkwood, NY. 188 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A08. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Kirkwood, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Kirkwood, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kirkwood, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Kirkwood, NY?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Kirkwood, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 3.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Kirkwood, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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