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West Brentwood, NY

West Brentwood, NY.

Population: 64,969 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in West Brentwood, NY is $645,403 — up 5.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $657,500 after a median 25 days on market. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$645,403

Typical home value

+5.1%

1-year change

25

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$645,403
1-year appreciation
+5.1%
3-year appreciation
+20.8%
5-year appreciation
+30.5%
10-year appreciation
+105.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$645,403
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
$657,500
Median list price
$649,000
Median price per sqft
$426
1-year sale-price change
+5.2%
Median days on market
25 days
Homes sold (recent period)
54
For-sale inventory
46
Sale-to-list ratio
104.6%
Active listings
43
1-year forecast
+3.9%
Days to pending
46 days
New listings (monthly)
16

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,964/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,285/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,689/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,458/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,671/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
13
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.9 : 1
Schools include
EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL, LAUREL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LORETTA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning, winter weather, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · lightning: Very High · winter weather: Very High · coastal flooding: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
22
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Computer Circuits (2.1 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
53.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.6 in
Annual snowfall
25.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 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)
41
Days with Good air quality
265
Days with Moderate air quality
95
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
173,008
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
197,232

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
19
Nearest national park
Fire Island National Seashore (15 mi)
National parks include
Fire Island National Seashore, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
PILGRIM PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 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)
-5,821 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1968
Housing built before 1970
55.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.2%
Median annual property tax
$8,683
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
66.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
580,232
Average weekly wage
$1,491
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,399

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

How it compares

West BrentwoodState medianUS median
Typical home value$645,403$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$657,500$363,950$325,000
Median days on market25 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$8,683$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 West Brentwood, NY?
$645,403.
What is the median sale price in West Brentwood, NY?
$657,500.
How long do homes take to sell in West Brentwood, NY?
Median days on market: 25 days.
What is typical rent in West Brentwood, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,689/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in West Brentwood, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning, winter weather, cold wave.
Is West Brentwood, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within West Brentwood, NY. 22 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in West Brentwood, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in West Brentwood, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near West Brentwood, NY?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Computer Circuits, 2.1 mi.
How many schools serve West Brentwood, NY?
13 schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is West Brentwood, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in West Brentwood, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in West Brentwood, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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