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Wellesley Island, NY

Wellesley Island, NY.

Population: 318 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Wellesley Island, NY is $490,451 — up 12.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $605,000 after a median 97 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winter weather, ice storm, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$490,451

Typical home value

+12.1%

1-year change

97

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$490,451
1-year appreciation
+12.1%
3-year appreciation
+29.2%
5-year appreciation
+63.1%
10-year appreciation
+130.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$490,451
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
$605,000
Median list price
$649,000
Median price per sqft
$295
1-year sale-price change
+31.5%
Median days on market
97 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%
Active listings
15
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,012/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,111/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,453/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,995/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,376/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, ice storm, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A01
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
45.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°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
336
Days with Moderate air quality
19
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
969
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
820

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Maxson Airfield (AXB) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Watertown International Airport (ART) (22 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
8
Hospitals include
SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER, RIVER HOSPITAL CLINICS, GOUVERNEUR HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
-620 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1982
Housing built before 1970
41.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.1%
Median annual property tax
$5,884
Households with broadband internet
68.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
29,528
Average weekly wage
$1,039
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
288

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

How it compares

Wellesley IslandState medianUS median
Typical home value$490,451$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$605,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market97 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,884$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 Wellesley Island, NY?
$490,451.
What is the median sale price in Wellesley Island, NY?
$605,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Wellesley Island, NY?
Median days on market: 97 days.
What is typical rent in Wellesley Island, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,453/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wellesley Island, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, ice storm, inland flooding, strong wind.
Is Wellesley Island, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Wellesley Island, NY. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is A01. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Wellesley Island, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wellesley Island, NY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wellesley Island, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Wellesley Island, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Wellesley Island, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Wellesley Island, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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