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Walton, NY

Walton, NY.

Population: 5,881 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Walton, NY is $215,909 — up 6.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $285,000 after a median 43 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, inland flooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$215,909

Typical home value

+6.2%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$215,909
1-year appreciation
+6.2%
3-year appreciation
+15.3%
5-year appreciation
+33.9%
10-year appreciation
+84.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$215,909
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
$285,000
Median list price
$282,500
Median price per sqft
$234
1-year sale-price change
+58.3%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
32
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
25
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$732/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$858/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,017/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,408/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,442/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.0 : 1
Schools include
TOWNSEND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WALTON HIGH SCHOOL, WALTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, inland flooding, landslide, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
86.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sidney Landfill (6 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
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.0 in
Annual snowfall
54.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River (41 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Blueberry Field (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
DELAWARE VALLEY HOSPITAL, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 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)
+79 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1963
Housing built before 1970
55.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,518
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
74.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,246
Average weekly wage
$1,306
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
108

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

How it compares

WaltonState medianUS median
Typical home value$215,909$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$285,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market43 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,518$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 Walton, NY?
$215,909.
What is the median sale price in Walton, NY?
$285,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Walton, NY?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in Walton, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,017/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Walton, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, inland flooding, landslide, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in Walton, 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 Walton, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Walton, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Walton, NY?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Walton, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Walton

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