The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 12053 sells for about $358,000, or $249 per square foot.
Prices are up +89.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 49 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $788 a month.
ZIP 12053 — Town of Duanesburg
The 12053 housing market is currently balanced, with a median sale price of approximately $358,000. Market activity is driven by demand for single-family homes in a rural setting, though investors should note that the area's income levels are below the county median.
This ZIP is best suited for family buyers and those seeking a rural lifestyle who are willing to commute to the nearby Albany-Schenectady-Troy employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 89.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 49 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.0% · poverty 8.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 12053, Schenectady County, NY
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Duanesburg Central School District, which provides local public education.
The area is characterized by a mix of rural and suburban residential development with proximity to the broader Albany-Schenectady-Troy economic corridor.
Property taxes are assessed at the local municipal and county levels within Schenectady County; specific effective rates are not determinable without parcel-level assessment data.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting to employment centers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metropolitan area.
The area features rural landscapes and proximity to local parks and outdoor recreational spaces typical of the Duanesburg region.
The rental market is limited, with inventory primarily consisting of single-family homes; vacancy pressure remains low due to the rural nature of the housing stock.
The local economy is integrated into the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metropolitan area, which features a diverse mix of government, education, and healthcare employers.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with access to regional routes connecting to Schenectady and Albany.
Development is largely focused on low-density residential expansion consistent with the rural character of the Duanesburg area.
Parcels are subject to the Duanesburg Central School District and standard county-level taxing jurisdictions.
Data sourced from 2026 market reports and census-based income statistics.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Primary public school provider for the ZIP code.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).