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Newfield, NY

Newfield, NY.

Population: 5,149 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Newfield, NY is $268,871 — up 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $280,000 after a median 65 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, inland flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$268,871

Typical home value

+4.4%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$268,871
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+15.4%
5-year appreciation
+37.0%
10-year appreciation
+75.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$268,871
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
$280,000
Median list price
$246,250
Median price per sqft
$170
1-year sale-price change
-0.9%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
102.1%
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,198/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,427/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,709/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,040/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,631/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
8.4 : 1
Schools include
NEWFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL, NEWFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NEWFIELD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
7
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Kentucky Avenue Well Field (17.4 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)

Annual precipitation
35.5 in
Annual snowfall
35.0 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)
35
Days with Good air quality
331
Days with Moderate air quality
24
Highest AQI recorded (year)
74

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,089
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,898

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (40 mi)
National parks include
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Women's Rights National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Skyhook Lodge Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
OUR LADY OF LOURDES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC, GENEVA GENERAL HOSPITAL, F F THOMPSON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 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)
-859 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1984
Housing built before 1970
31.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.6%
Median annual property tax
$4,254
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
70.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
41,770
Average weekly wage
$1,391
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Professional Services, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
471

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

How it compares

NewfieldState medianUS median
Typical home value$268,871$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$280,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market65 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,254$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 Newfield, NY?
$268,871.
What is the median sale price in Newfield, NY?
$280,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Newfield, NY?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in Newfield, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,709/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Newfield, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Newfield, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Newfield, NY. 7 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Newfield, 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 Newfield, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Newfield, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Newfield, NY?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Newfield, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 4.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Newfield, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Newfield, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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