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Watervliet, NY

Watervliet, NY.

Population: 18,656 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Watervliet, NY is $317,306 — up 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $327,500 after a median 14 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,449/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, lightning, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$317,306

Typical home value

+3.5%

1-year change

14

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$317,306
1-year appreciation
+3.5%
3-year appreciation
+14.8%
5-year appreciation
+31.6%
10-year appreciation
+71.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$317,306
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
$327,500
Median list price
$270,400
Median price per sqft
$193
1-year sale-price change
+12.2%
Median days on market
14 days
Homes sold (recent period)
42
For-sale inventory
25
Sale-to-list ratio
101.6%
Active listings
28
1-year forecast
+2.6%
New listings (monthly)
14

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,449/mo
1-year rent change
+4.8%
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)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.3 : 1
Schools include
WATERVLIET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WATERVLIET JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, lightning, cold wave, hurricane, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A12
NFIP flood claims on record
20
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 13% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Dewey Loeffel Landfill (14.5 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
52.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.0 in
Annual snowfall
46.7 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
250
Days with Moderate air quality
110
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
165
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
53,268
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
41,241

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Saratoga National Historical Park (18 mi)
National parks include
Saratoga National Historical Park, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Coltsville National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Albany International Airport (ALB) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Albany International Airport (ALB) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
17
Hospitals include
BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER, FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL, NORTH ADAMS REGIONAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
-677 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1955
Housing built before 1970
61.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,692
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
78.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
170,772
Average weekly wage
$1,458
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
683

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

How it compares

WatervlietState medianUS median
Typical home value$317,306$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$327,500$363,950$325,000
Median days on market14 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,449/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,692$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 Watervliet, NY?
$317,306.
What is the median sale price in Watervliet, NY?
$327,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Watervliet, NY?
Median days on market: 14 days.
What is typical rent in Watervliet, NY?
Typical rent: $1,449/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Watervliet, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, cold wave, hurricane, inland flooding.
Is Watervliet, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Watervliet, NY. 20 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A12. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Watervliet, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 13% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Watervliet, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Watervliet, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Watervliet, NY?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Watervliet, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 13.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Watervliet, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Watervliet, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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