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West Charlton, NY

West Charlton, NY.

Population: 27,750 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in West Charlton, NY is $248,326 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $245,000 after a median 10 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,194/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inland flooding, landslide, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$248,326

Typical home value

+3.7%

1-year change

10

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$248,326
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+13.7%
5-year appreciation
+30.9%
10-year appreciation
+99.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2026)
$248,401
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
$245,000
Median list price
$232,000
Median price per sqft
$134
1-year sale-price change
+16.7%
Median days on market
10 days
Homes sold (recent period)
63
For-sale inventory
56
Sale-to-list ratio
100.4%
Active listings
82
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
27

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,194/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$814/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$862/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,111/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,359/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,490/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
7
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
BROADALBIN-PERTH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, AMSTERDAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
BROADALBIN-PERTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AMSTERDAM HIGH SCHOOL, WILBUR H LYNCH LITERACY ACADEMY, MARIE CURIE INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND COMMUNICATION, RAPHAEL J MCNULTY ACADEMY FOR INTERN STUDIES & LITERACY

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
inland flooding, landslide, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
landslide: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
33
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Johnstown City Landfill (13.3 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
46.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.7 in
Annual snowfall
53.5 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,205
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,328

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Saratoga National Historical Park (28 mi)
National parks include
Saratoga National Historical Park, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Thomas Cole National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Iwan Airfield (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Schenectady County Airport (SCH) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
St Marys Healthcare
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+3 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1947
Housing built before 1970
70.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.3%
Median annual property tax
$4,500
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
74.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,674
Average weekly wage
$1,038
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
105

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

How it compares

West CharltonState medianUS median
Typical home value$248,326$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$245,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market10 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,194/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,500$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 Charlton, NY?
$248,326.
What is the median sale price in West Charlton, NY?
$245,000.
How long do homes take to sell in West Charlton, NY?
Median days on market: 10 days.
What is typical rent in West Charlton, NY?
Typical rent: $1,194/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in West Charlton, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, landslide, winter weather.
Is West Charlton, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within West Charlton, NY. 33 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in West Charlton, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in West Charlton, NY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near West Charlton, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve West Charlton, NY?
7 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is West Charlton, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 11.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in West Charlton, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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