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Marcellus, NY

Marcellus, NY.

Population: 6,093 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Marcellus, NY is $347,126 — up 5.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $439,900 after a median 7 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, 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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$347,126

Typical home value

+5.3%

1-year change

7

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$347,126
1-year appreciation
+5.3%
3-year appreciation
+24.0%
5-year appreciation
+47.4%
10-year appreciation
+105.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$347,126
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
$439,900
Median list price
$374,900
Median price per sqft
$205
1-year sale-price change
+33.3%
Median days on market
7 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
104.0%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+4.6%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,050/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,196/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,493/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,808/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,962/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.2 : 1
Schools include
C S DRIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL, K C HEFFERNAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MARCELLUS HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, strong wind, winter weather, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · lightning: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
11
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Onondaga Lake (9.5 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
41.9 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
298
Days with Moderate air quality
56
Highest AQI recorded (year)
125

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,035
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,693
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,912

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (12 mi)
National parks include
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Women's Rights National Historical Park, Fort Stanwix National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Marcellus Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
GENEVA GENERAL HOSPITAL, ONEIDA HEALTH HOSPITAL, ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 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)
-1,958 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1963
Housing built before 1970
58.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.2%
Median annual property tax
$5,904
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
85.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
207,803
Average weekly wage
$1,337
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,701

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

How it compares

MarcellusState medianUS median
Typical home value$347,126$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$439,900$363,950$325,000
Median days on market7 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,904$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 Marcellus, NY?
$347,126.
What is the median sale price in Marcellus, NY?
$439,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Marcellus, NY?
Median days on market: 7 days.
What is typical rent in Marcellus, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,493/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Marcellus, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, strong wind, winter weather, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Marcellus, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Marcellus, NY. 11 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 Marcellus, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Marcellus, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Marcellus, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Marcellus, NY?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Marcellus, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 11.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Marcellus, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Marcellus, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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