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West Sand Lake, NY

West Sand Lake, NY.

Population: 3,880 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in West Sand Lake, NY is $410,101 — up 8.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $540,000 after a median 14 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, 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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$410,101

Typical home value

+8.1%

1-year change

14

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$410,101
1-year appreciation
+8.1%
3-year appreciation
+20.5%
5-year appreciation
+37.4%
10-year appreciation
+83.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$410,101
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
$540,000
Median list price
$448,500
Median price per sqft
$230
1-year sale-price change
+22.7%
Median days on market
14 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
103.4%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+2.5%

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

Rents

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.1 : 1
Schools include
WEST SAND LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A04
NFIP flood claims on record
5
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.0%
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 (5.6 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)

Annual precipitation
46.5 in
Annual snowfall
52.7 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
24,140
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,055

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site (19 mi)
National parks include
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Coltsville National Historical Park, Saratoga National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Alexander Farm Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Albany International Airport (ALB) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
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)
-347 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1977
Housing built before 1970
41.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.0%
Median annual property tax
$6,173
Households with broadband internet
90.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
45,149
Average weekly wage
$1,410
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
335

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

How it compares

West Sand LakeState medianUS median
Typical home value$410,101$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$540,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market14 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,173$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 Sand Lake, NY?
$410,101.
What is the median sale price in West Sand Lake, NY?
$540,000.
How long do homes take to sell in West Sand Lake, NY?
Median days on market: 14 days.
What is typical rent in West Sand Lake, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,711/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in West Sand Lake, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
Is West Sand Lake, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within West Sand Lake, NY. 5 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A04. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in West Sand Lake, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in West Sand Lake, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near West Sand Lake, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve West Sand Lake, NY?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is West Sand Lake, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in West Sand Lake, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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