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Queensbury, NY

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Queensbury.

Population: 42,836 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Queensbury, NY is $333,817 — up 5.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $351,500 after a median 13 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,462/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$333,817

Typical home value

+5.0%

1-year change

13

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$333,817
1-year appreciation
+5.0%
3-year appreciation
+13.5%
5-year appreciation
+31.9%
10-year appreciation
+79.2%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$334,320
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
$351,500
Median list price
$348,475
Median price per sqft
$215
1-year sale-price change
+6.9%
Median days on market
13 days
Homes sold (recent period)
131
For-sale inventory
99
Sale-to-list ratio
103.0%
Active listings
78
1-year forecast
+2.5%
Days to pending
24 days
New listings (monthly)
46

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,462/mo
1-year rent change
+5.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,066/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,073/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,347/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,745/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,770/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
10
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
GLENS FALLS COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT, GLENS FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, QUEENSBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
ABRAHAM WING SCHOOL, BIG CROSS STREET SCHOOL, GLENS FALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL, GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, JACKSON HEIGHTS SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A02
NFIP flood claims on record
13
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
GE Moreau (2.1 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
47.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.5 in
Annual snowfall
59.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,124
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,046

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Saratoga National Historical Park (22 mi)
National parks include
Saratoga National Historical Park, Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
5
Hospitals include
GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL, St Marys Healthcare, ELLIS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+56 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1961
Housing built before 1970
53.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.3%
Median annual property tax
$4,640
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
78.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
32,205
Average weekly wage
$1,173
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
243

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

How it compares

QueensburyState medianUS median
Typical home value$333,817$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$351,500$363,950$325,000
Median days on market13 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,462/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,640$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 Queensbury, NY?
$333,817.
What is the median sale price in Queensbury, NY?
$351,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Queensbury, NY?
Median days on market: 13 days.
What is typical rent in Queensbury, NY?
Typical rent: $1,462/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Queensbury, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, cold wave.
Is Queensbury, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 13 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A02. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Queensbury, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 16% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Queensbury, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Queensbury, NY?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: GE Moreau, 2.1 mi.
How many schools serve Queensbury, NY?
10 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Queensbury, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 11.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Queensbury, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Queensbury

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