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Rock City Falls, NY

Rock City Falls, NY.

Population: 910 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Rock City Falls, NY is $492,737 — up 6.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $580,000 after a median 10 days on market. 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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$492,737

Typical home value

+6.1%

1-year change

10

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$492,737
1-year appreciation
+6.1%
3-year appreciation
+15.6%
5-year appreciation
+30.3%
10-year appreciation
+70.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2026)
$492,863
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
$580,000
Median list price
$499,900
Median price per sqft
$280
1-year sale-price change
-25.9%
Median days on market
10 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+2.4%

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

Rents

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. (Saratoga Spings Plant) (8.1 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)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.6 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
310
Days with Moderate air quality
12
Highest AQI recorded (year)
93

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,236
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,663

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Saratoga National Historical Park (16 mi)
National parks include
Saratoga National Historical Park, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Coltsville National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Saratoga County Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Schenectady County Airport (SCH) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL, ST PETER'S HOSPITAL, ALBANY VA MEDICAL CENTER
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)
+362 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
54.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
41.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,141
Households with broadband internet
63.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
81,678
Average weekly wage
$1,332
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
884

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

How it compares

Rock City FallsState medianUS median
Typical home value$492,737$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$580,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market10 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,141$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 Rock City Falls, NY?
$492,737.
What is the median sale price in Rock City Falls, NY?
$580,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Rock City Falls, NY?
Median days on market: 10 days.
What is typical rent in Rock City Falls, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,711/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rock City Falls, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Rock City Falls, 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 Rock City Falls, NY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rock City Falls, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Rock City Falls, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Rock City Falls, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Rock City Falls, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Rock City Falls

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