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Pearl River, NY

Pearl River, NY.

Population: 15,206 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Pearl River, NY is $722,538 — up 6.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $726,000 after a median 23 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,744/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, 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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$722,538

Typical home value

+6.0%

1-year change

23

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$722,538
1-year appreciation
+6.0%
3-year appreciation
+20.0%
5-year appreciation
+34.1%
10-year appreciation
+65.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$722,538
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
$726,000
Median list price
$749,900
Median price per sqft
$395
1-year sale-price change
-1.2%
Median days on market
23 days
Homes sold (recent period)
34
For-sale inventory
37
Sale-to-list ratio
101.6%
Active listings
24
1-year forecast
+3.4%
New listings (monthly)
14

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,744/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$2,593/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,729/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,971/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,760/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,121/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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.9 : 1
Schools include
EVANS PARK SCHOOL, FRANKLIN AVENUE SCHOOL, PEARL RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL, PEARL RIVER HIGH SCHOOL, LINCOLN AVENUE SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strong wind, winter weather, coastal flooding, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 34% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
40.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ramapo Landfill (9.7 mi)
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
50.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 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)
37
Days with Good air quality
312
Days with Moderate air quality
46
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
841
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
283,140
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
257,817

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
24
Nearest national park
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (14 mi)
National parks include
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, Hamilton Grange National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Teterboro Airport (TEB) (15 mi)
Nearest major airport
Teterboro Airport (TEB) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
129
Hospitals include
STAMFORD HOSPITAL, GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -, DANBURY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 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)
-2,246 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1960
Housing built before 1970
70.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.3%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
74.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
120,420
Average weekly wage
$1,203
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
429

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

How it compares

Pearl RiverState medianUS median
Typical home value$722,538$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$726,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market23 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$2,744/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$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 Pearl River, NY?
$722,538.
What is the median sale price in Pearl River, NY?
$726,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Pearl River, NY?
Median days on market: 23 days.
What is typical rent in Pearl River, NY?
Typical rent: $2,744/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Pearl River, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strong wind, winter weather, coastal flooding, cold wave.
What is the wildfire risk in Pearl River, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 34% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Pearl River, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pearl River, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Pearl River, NY?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Pearl River, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 15.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Pearl River, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Pearl River, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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