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Niskayuna, NY

Niskayuna, NY.

Population: 33,246 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Niskayuna, NY is $417,640 — up 6.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $397,000 after a median 7 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,494/month. 7 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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$417,640

Typical home value

+6.0%

1-year change

7

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$417,640
1-year appreciation
+6.0%
3-year appreciation
+17.7%
5-year appreciation
+35.4%
10-year appreciation
+74.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$417,640
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
$397,000
Median list price
$379,000
Median price per sqft
$221
1-year sale-price change
-4.0%
Median days on market
7 days
Homes sold (recent period)
129
For-sale inventory
82
Sale-to-list ratio
103.4%
Active listings
50
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
12 days
New listings (monthly)
47

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,494/mo
1-year rent change
+1.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,238/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,425/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,711/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,039/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,249/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
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.4 : 1
Schools include
BIRCHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, VAN ANTWERP MIDDLE SCHOOL, CRAIG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HILLSIDE SCHOOL, NISKAYUNA 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, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
60
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Malta Rocket Fuel Area (12.6 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
46.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.5 in
Annual snowfall
45.7 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
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
612
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
31,996
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
27,097

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Saratoga National Historical Park (18 mi)
National parks include
Saratoga National Historical Park, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Thomas Cole National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Jerry Phibbs Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Albany International Airport (ALB) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER, ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL, ST PETER'S HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 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)
-55 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1965
Housing built before 1970
55.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.5%
Median annual property tax
$7,836
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
88.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
49,874
Average weekly wage
$1,434
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
110

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

How it compares

NiskayunaState medianUS median
Typical home value$417,640$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$397,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market7 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,494/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$7,836$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 Niskayuna, NY?
$417,640.
What is the median sale price in Niskayuna, NY?
$397,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Niskayuna, NY?
Median days on market: 7 days.
What is typical rent in Niskayuna, NY?
Typical rent: $1,494/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Niskayuna, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, tornado.
Is Niskayuna, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Niskayuna, NY. 60 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 Niskayuna, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Niskayuna, NY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Niskayuna, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Niskayuna, NY?
7 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Niskayuna, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Niskayuna, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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