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South Road, NY

South Road, NY.

Population: 44,164 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in South Road, NY is $400,770 — up 5.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $417,000 after a median 37 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,809/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, strong wind, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$400,770

Typical home value

+5.5%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$400,770
1-year appreciation
+5.5%
3-year appreciation
+19.1%
5-year appreciation
+38.2%
10-year appreciation
+114.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$400,770
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
$417,000
Median list price
$425,000
Median price per sqft
$229
1-year sale-price change
+12.1%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
64
For-sale inventory
94
Sale-to-list ratio
100.5%
Active listings
102
New listings (monthly)
25

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,809/mo
1-year rent change
+2.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,484/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,659/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,131/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,685/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,824/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
9
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
SPACKENKILL UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, HYDE PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
NASSAU SCHOOL, VIOLET AVENUE SCHOOL, CHARLES B WARRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GOV GEORGE CLINTON SCHOOL, S F B MORSE 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, strong wind, cold wave, hurricane, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
60
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 25% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hertel Landfill (6.3 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
51.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°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
342
Days with Moderate air quality
19
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
27,569
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
28,749

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
9
Nearest national park
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (4 mi)
National parks include
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site, Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Dutchess County Airport (POU) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dutchess County Airport (POU) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
VASSAR BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-409 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
60.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.4%
Median annual property tax
$7,027
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
74.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
97,834
Average weekly wage
$1,321
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
552

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

How it compares

South RoadState medianUS median
Typical home value$400,770$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$417,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market37 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,809/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$7,027$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 Road, NY?
$400,770.
What is the median sale price in South Road, NY?
$417,000.
How long do homes take to sell in South Road, NY?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in South Road, NY?
Typical rent: $1,809/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in South Road, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strong wind, cold wave, hurricane, ice storm.
Is South Road, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within South Road, NY. 60 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 South Road, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 25% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in South Road, 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 Road, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve South Road, NY?
9 schools (8 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is South Road, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 12.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in South Road, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in South Road, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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