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South Dayton, NY

South Dayton, NY.

Population: 2,046 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in South Dayton, NY is $152,850 — up 4.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $174,000 after a median 58 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, 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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$152,850

Typical home value

+4.9%

1-year change

58

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$152,850
1-year appreciation
+4.9%
3-year appreciation
+13.8%
5-year appreciation
+40.6%
10-year appreciation
+105.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$152,850
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
$174,000
Median list price
$264,500
Median price per sqft
$134
1-year sale-price change
+18.4%
Median days on market
58 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
101.6%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+3.7%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$742/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$794/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,274/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,438/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
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
8.8 : 1
Schools include
PINE VALLEY CENTRAL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PINE VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, inland flooding, strong wind, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Little Valley (17 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
47.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.9 in
Annual snowfall
98.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,032
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,604

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site (37 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
South Dayton Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport (JHW) (19 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
18
Hospitals include
KALEIDA HEALTH, SISTERS OF CHARITY HOSPITAL, KENMORE MERCY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
-24 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1938
Housing built before 1970
68.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,341
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
49.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
19,116
Average weekly wage
$1,030
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
150

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

How it compares

South DaytonState medianUS median
Typical home value$152,850$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$174,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market58 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,341$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 South Dayton, NY?
$152,850.
What is the median sale price in South Dayton, NY?
$174,000.
How long do homes take to sell in South Dayton, NY?
Median days on market: 58 days.
What is typical rent in South Dayton, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in South Dayton, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, inland flooding, strong wind, tornado, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in South Dayton, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in South Dayton, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near South Dayton, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve South Dayton, NY?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is South Dayton, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in South Dayton, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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