The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 12423 sells for about $365,000, or $205 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 46 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,650 a month.
ZIP 12423 — Durham
The housing market in 12423 remains stable with modest price appreciation driven by low inventory and steady demand for rural residential properties. While sales volume is constrained by limited supply, the market continues to attract buyers seeking value outside the immediate urban core of the Capital District.
This ZIP is best suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a rural lifestyle with access to the Capital District's employment hubs, as well as those looking for larger lot sizes not available in the urban core.
Median prices moved up 5.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 46 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 7.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 12423, New York
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Delanson area are generally low, consistent with the rural character of western Schenectady County and significantly lower than the regional urban centers of Albany and Schenectady.
The area is primarily served by the Duanesburg Central School District, which is generally regarded for its small class sizes and stable academic performance within the regional context.
The region faces moderate risks from winter weather events and localized flooding in low-lying areas near the Schoharie Creek watershed; property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional climate-risk adjustments.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Capital District's technology and government sectors, though the immediate ZIP remains largely residential with limited large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are levied by the town, county, and school district, with the school district portion representing the largest share of the total tax burden; exemptions for STAR (School Tax Relief) are widely utilized by eligible homeowners.
Commuters typically rely on I-88 to access the Albany-Schenectady-Troy employment core, with average drive times ranging from 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
The area offers significant access to outdoor recreation, including the nearby Mariaville Lake for seasonal activities and various state forest lands for hiking and trail use.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting primarily of single-family home rentals and small-scale multi-family units, with low vacancy pressure due to the rural nature of the housing stock.
The local economy is tied to the broader Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area, with major employment sectors including state government, healthcare, and the regional technology corridor.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicle use; there is no significant public transit infrastructure serving this rural ZIP code.
Development is strictly managed by local zoning boards to preserve the rural character, with no major high-density projects currently in the pipeline.
The Schenectady County assessment office manages property valuations, with assessments typically updated periodically to reflect market value changes.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes, county taxes, and town-specific fire district levies.
Property insurance remains available, though premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and storm-related risk assessments.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Zoom Flume Water Park4.42 mi
- Hunter Mountain Resort4.313.9 mi
- Windham Mountain Club4.39.9 mi
- Indian Ladder Farms4.519.9 mi
- feast & floret4.618.5 mi
- Last Chance Antiques & Cheese Café4.513.1 mi
- Zoom Flume Water Park4.42 mi
- Mahayana Temple4.79.6 mi
- Bailiwick Animal Park and Riding Stables3.912.7 mi
- Mountain Top Arboretum4.711.3 mi
- Five State Lookout4.53.5 mi
- Olana State Historic Site4.818.3 mi
- Thomas Cole National Historic Site4.516.6 mi
- FASNY Museum of Firefighting4.618.9 mi
- Hudson Athens Lighthouse4.717.8 mi
- Catskill Mountain House Site4.913.6 mi
- Mountain Top Arboretum4.711.3 mi
- The Windham Path4.88 mi
- Huyck Preserve4.89.2 mi
- C D Lane Park4.87.5 mi
- Angelo Canna Town Park4.58 mi
- Sunny Hill Resort & Golf Course4.75.5 mi
- Thunderhart Golf Freehold4.55.5 mi
- Christman's Windham House4.610.5 mi
- Albany International Airport4.129.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A primary local destination for boating, fishing, and seasonal recreation.
Provides community sports fields, playgrounds, and picnic areas for local residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.