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West Rush, NY

West Rush, NY.

Population: 3,717 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in West Rush, NY is $378,740 — up 5.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $459,125 after a median 8 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, 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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$378,740

Typical home value

+5.7%

1-year change

8

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$378,740
1-year appreciation
+5.7%
3-year appreciation
+19.6%
5-year appreciation
+40.1%
10-year appreciation
+92.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$378,740
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
$459,125
Median list price
$384,900
Median price per sqft
$213
1-year sale-price change
+39.1%
Median days on market
8 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
116.3%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+3.6%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,005/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,131/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,416/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,706/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,875/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
10.8 : 1
School districts serving the area
NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS), RUSH-HENRIETTA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
INDUSTRY LIMITED SECURE SCHOOL, MONICA B LEARY ELEMENTARY 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, ice storm, inland flooding, winter weather, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
4
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 4% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Jones Chemicals, Inc. (8.5 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
48.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
33.1 in
Annual snowfall
45.5 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
271
Days with Moderate air quality
87
Highest AQI recorded (year)
135

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
26,586
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,245

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Women's Rights National Historical Park (44 mi)
National parks include
Women's Rights National Historical Park, Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Naked Acres Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
NEWARK-WAYNE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, GENEVA GENERAL HOSPITAL, UNITED MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-2,788 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1966
Housing built before 1970
56.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.7%
Median annual property tax
$6,198
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
87.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
338,718
Average weekly wage
$1,321
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Education, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
755

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

How it compares

West RushState medianUS median
Typical home value$378,740$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$459,125$363,950$325,000
Median days on market8 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,198$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 Rush, NY?
$378,740.
What is the median sale price in West Rush, NY?
$459,125.
How long do homes take to sell in West Rush, NY?
Median days on market: 8 days.
What is typical rent in West Rush, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,416/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in West Rush, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding, winter weather, heat wave.
Is West Rush, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within West Rush, NY. 4 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in West Rush, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 4% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in West Rush, 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 Rush, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve West Rush, NY?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is West Rush, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in West Rush, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in West Rush, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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