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Richfield Spring, NY

Richfield Spring, NY.

Population: 3,681 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Richfield Spring, NY is $226,256 — up 4.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $300,000 after a median 15 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, inland flooding, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$226,256

Typical home value

+4.9%

1-year change

15

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$226,256
1-year appreciation
+4.9%
3-year appreciation
+12.3%
5-year appreciation
+28.5%
10-year appreciation
+81.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$226,256
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
$300,000
Median list price
$202,400
Median price per sqft
$129
1-year sale-price change
+100.0%
Median days on market
15 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
19
Sale-to-list ratio
95.7%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+3.1%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$860/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$961/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,235/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,472/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,653/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
8.8 : 1
Schools include
RICHFIELD SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, RICHFIELD SPRINGS JUNIOR/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)
cold wave, inland flooding, strong wind, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
34
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 8% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 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)

Annual precipitation
46.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,659
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,302

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Stanwix National Monument (34 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Richfield Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Griffiss International Airport (RME) (33 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
CHENANGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WYNN HOSPITAL, AURELIA OSBORN FOX MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
-90 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1951
Housing built before 1970
61.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,656
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
64.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,058
Average weekly wage
$1,158
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
125

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

How it compares

Richfield SpringState medianUS median
Typical home value$226,256$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$300,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market15 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,656$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 Richfield Spring, NY?
$226,256.
What is the median sale price in Richfield Spring, NY?
$300,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Richfield Spring, NY?
Median days on market: 15 days.
What is typical rent in Richfield Spring, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,235/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Richfield Spring, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, inland flooding, strong wind, winter weather.
Is Richfield Spring, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Richfield Spring, NY. 34 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Richfield Spring, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 8% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Richfield Spring, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Richfield Spring, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Richfield Spring, NY?
2 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Richfield Spring, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 2.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Richfield Spring, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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