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Tappan, NY

Tappan, NY.

Population: 5,934 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Tappan, NY is $756,612 — up 5.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $837,000 after a median 26 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$756,612

Typical home value

+5.8%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$756,612
1-year appreciation
+5.8%
3-year appreciation
+17.5%
5-year appreciation
+33.4%
10-year appreciation
+63.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$756,612
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
$837,000
Median list price
$729,000
Median price per sqft
$413
1-year sale-price change
+11.2%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
15
For-sale inventory
18
Sale-to-list ratio
103.4%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+3.5%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$2,593/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,729/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,971/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,760/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,121/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.0 : 1
Schools include
WILLIAM O SCHAEFER 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, winter weather, coastal flooding, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
98
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 34% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
40.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Maywood Chemical Co. (11.3 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
55.5°F
Average high
63.5°F
Average low
46.5°F
Annual precipitation
48.5 in
Annual snowfall
29.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
312
Days with Moderate air quality
46
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
340,067
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
312,807

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
24
Nearest national park
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site (12 mi)
National parks include
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Hamilton Grange National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Westchester County Airport (HPN) (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
Westchester County Airport (HPN) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
131
Hospitals include
STAMFORD HOSPITAL, GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -, DANBURY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
-2,246 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1964
Housing built before 1970
69.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.8%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
85.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
120,420
Average weekly wage
$1,203
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
429

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

How it compares

TappanState medianUS median
Typical home value$756,612$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$837,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market26 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$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 Tappan, NY?
$756,612.
What is the median sale price in Tappan, NY?
$837,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Tappan, NY?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in Tappan, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,971/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Tappan, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strong wind, winter weather, coastal flooding, cold wave.
Is Tappan, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Tappan, NY. 98 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Tappan, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 34% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Tappan, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Tappan, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Tappan, NY?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Tappan, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Tappan, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Tappan, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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