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Old Forge, NY

Old Forge, NY.

Population: 1,055 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Old Forge, NY is $527,611 — up 5.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $570,000 after a median 33 days on market. 1 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, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$527,611

Typical home value

+5.9%

1-year change

33

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$527,611
1-year appreciation
+5.9%
3-year appreciation
+15.6%
5-year appreciation
+39.5%
10-year appreciation
+116.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$527,611
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
$570,000
Median list price
$969,000
Median price per sqft
$470
1-year sale-price change
+5.2%
Median days on market
33 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
25
Sale-to-list ratio
95.3%
Active listings
21
1-year forecast
+2.9%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$857/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$946/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,210/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,442/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,636/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
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
8.7 : 1
Schools include
TOWN OF WEBB 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, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 3% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
42.0°F
Average high
52.0°F
Average low
31.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.8 in
Annual snowfall
157.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4a (extreme annual low -30 to -25°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
404
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
270

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Stanwix National Monument (42 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Old Forge Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Griffiss International Airport (RME) (40 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
7
Hospitals include
ROME MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC, NATHAN LITTAUER HOSPITAL, CLIFTON-FINE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
+26 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1966
Housing built before 1970
54.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.7%
Median annual property tax
$4,233
Households with broadband internet
83.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,781
Average weekly wage
$969
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
54

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

How it compares

Old ForgeState medianUS median
Typical home value$527,611$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$570,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market33 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,233$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 Old Forge, NY?
$527,611.
What is the median sale price in Old Forge, NY?
$570,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Old Forge, NY?
Median days on market: 33 days.
What is typical rent in Old Forge, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,210/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Old Forge, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, inland flooding, winter weather.
Is Old Forge, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Old Forge, NY. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is 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 Old Forge, 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 Old Forge, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Old Forge, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Old Forge, NY?
1 schools (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Old Forge, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Old Forge, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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