The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 12442 sells for about $394,000, or $222 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (0%), a market in balance. Homes take about 19 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,059 a month.
ZIP 12442 — Hunter
The housing market in 12442 is characterized by low inventory and high price points driven by its status as a mountain resort destination. Sales volume remains minimal, reflecting a niche market primarily serving second-home buyers and seasonal residents. Pricing has remained stable over the past year, with limited turnover in the local housing stock.
This area is best suited for outdoor enthusiasts, second-home buyers, and those seeking a rural mountain lifestyle, rather than traditional commuters.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 19 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.5% · poverty 8.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 12442, Greene 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 located in the Catskill region, which is subject to seasonal weather risks including heavy winter snowfall and potential flooding in low-lying areas near mountain streams.
The local economy is heavily driven by seasonal tourism and outdoor recreation, with limited large-scale industrial or corporate development.
Property taxes are levied by the town, county, and local school district; rates are determined by local assessment rolls and annual budget requirements.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents often traveling to larger regional hubs for employment.
The area is a hub for outdoor recreation, featuring proximity to Hunter Mountain for skiing, hiking trails, and scenic Catskill Park access.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high seasonal demand, often influenced by the tourism industry.
The economy is primarily supported by the tourism and hospitality sectors, centered around the Catskill mountain resort industry.
Public transit is extremely limited; the area relies on regional highway access for connectivity.
Development is generally focused on small-scale residential or tourism-related improvements.
The Greene County Real Property Tax Service Agency oversees assessment standards across the county's municipalities.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-level assessments.
Property insurance premiums in the Catskills can be elevated due to wildfire and winter storm risk profiles.
New York is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
New York requires sellers to provide a property condition disclosure statement or pay a credit to the buyer at closing.
Data aggregated from ZCTA-level census reports and regional market summaries.
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 Park4.411.4 mi
- Hunter Mountain Resort4.31.6 mi
- Windham Mountain Club4.35.7 mi
- Opus 404.614.7 mi
- Bearsville Theater4.712.8 mi
- Emerson Resort & Spa4.512.5 mi
- Hunter Mountain Resort4.31.6 mi
- Kaaterskill Falls Trail Head4.77.5 mi
- Rail Explorers: Catskills Division4.811 mi
- Zoom Flume Water Park4.411.4 mi
- Kaaterskill Falls, Viewing Platform4.87.5 mi
- Olana State Historic Site4.819.3 mi
- Opus 404.614.7 mi
- Saugerties Lighthouse4.717.5 mi
- Clermont State Historic Site4.717.4 mi
- Thomas Cole National Historic Site4.517.6 mi
- Hunter Mountain Resort4.31.6 mi
- Kaaterskill Falls Trail Head4.77.5 mi
- North/South Lake Campground4.68.4 mi
- Laurel House Trail - Kaaterskill Falls Viewing Platform4.87.5 mi
- Kaaterskill Falls, Viewing Platform4.87.5 mi
- Saugerties Marina4.617.2 mi
- Christman's Windham House4.66.9 mi
- Rip Van Winkle Country Club4.610.2 mi
- Vinnie's Farm Market4.612 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional destination for skiing, snowboarding, and summer festivals.
Extensive wilderness area offering hiking, camping, and fishing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.