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Wurtsboro, NY

Wurtsboro, NY.

Population: 4,537 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Wurtsboro, NY is $293,334 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $318,750 after a median 74 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, inland flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$293,334

Typical home value

+1.1%

1-year change

74

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$293,334
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+8.6%
5-year appreciation
+35.4%
10-year appreciation
+126.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2025)
$293,506
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
$318,750
Median list price
$399,900
Median price per sqft
$218
1-year sale-price change
+21.4%
Median days on market
74 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
63
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
48
New listings (monthly)
14

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,005/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,039/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,299/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,799/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,824/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
11.5 : 1
Schools include
EMMA C CHASE SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
87.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Carroll & Dubies Sewage Disposal (14.9 mi)
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
57.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.9 in
Annual snowfall
57.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River (26 mi)
National parks include
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Wurtsboro-Sullivan County Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
24
Hospitals include
NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER, HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL, RAMAPO RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 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)
-1 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1957
Housing built before 1970
65.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,872
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
77.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
25,221
Average weekly wage
$1,039
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
568

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

How it compares

WurtsboroState medianUS median
Typical home value$293,334$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$318,750$363,950$325,000
Median days on market74 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,872$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 Wurtsboro, NY?
$293,334.
What is the median sale price in Wurtsboro, NY?
$318,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Wurtsboro, NY?
Median days on market: 74 days.
What is typical rent in Wurtsboro, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,299/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wurtsboro, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Wurtsboro, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wurtsboro, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wurtsboro, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Wurtsboro, NY?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Wurtsboro, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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