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South wales, NY

South wales, NY.

Population: 2,113 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$370,400
1-year appreciation
+5.3%
3-year appreciation
+11.5%
5-year appreciation
+22.8%
10-year appreciation
+84.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$370,400
House Price Index
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$302,500
Median list price
$325,000
Median days on market
59.5 days
Sale-to-list ratio
109.7%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.4%

Rents

2-bedroom fair-market rent (HUD reference)
$1,030/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,260/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively High
Top hazards
coldWave, winterWeather, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
48.9 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
198
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site (21 mi)
Nearest airport
Treichler Farm Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Avg hospital rating
2.7 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-2,665 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,967
Median annual property tax
$5,678
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
68.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
389,528
Average weekly wage
$1,181
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
529

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents