The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 12444 sells for about $325,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,650 a month.
ZIP 12444 — Jewett
The housing market in 12444 remains stable with low inventory levels driving competitive conditions for well-priced homes. Demand is supported by buyers seeking rural living within reach of the Albany employment core. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, reflecting broader regional trends.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle while remaining within commuting distance of the Albany metropolitan area.
Median prices moved up 4.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 3.6 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 6.2% · poverty 5.6% — 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 5.8%/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 3.5%/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 12444, 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.
Crime rates in this rural area are generally low and stable, consistent with regional trends in the Hudson Valley.
Schools serving this area are part of local districts that generally maintain average to above-average performance ratings.
The area faces moderate risk from seasonal flooding near water bodies and standard regional wildfire/wind exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Albany's employment hubs and a steady demand for residential housing.
Property taxes are levied by local school districts, the county, and town jurisdictions, with rates reflecting standard New York state assessment practices.
Commuting typically requires a personal vehicle, with access to major regional highways leading toward Albany.
The area offers access to local parks, hiking trails, and proximity to the Hudson River for outdoor recreation.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand, with limited short-term rental presence.
The local economy is supported by small businesses, agriculture, and the broader Albany-Schenectady-Troy labor market.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with limited public transit options available.
Development is largely constrained by zoning and environmental considerations, focusing on low-density residential growth.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-level assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard risks and the age of housing stock.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS tables for ZCTA 12444.
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 Park4.410.2 mi
- Hunter Mountain Resort4.35.3 mi
- Windham Mountain Club4.32 mi
- Opus 404.619.6 mi
- Emerson Resort & Spa4.515.1 mi
- Bearsville Theater4.717 mi
- Hunter Mountain Resort4.35.3 mi
- Kaaterskill Falls Trail Head4.712 mi
- Zoom Flume Water Park4.410.2 mi
- Hunter Scenic Skyride4.25.6 mi
- Kaaterskill Falls, Viewing Platform4.812.1 mi
- Opus 404.619.6 mi
- Overlook Mountain House ruins4.815.6 mi
- Catskill Mountain House Site4.913.4 mi
- Overlook Fire Tower4.815.8 mi
- New York Power Authority Blenheim-Gilboa Visitor Center4.615.7 mi
- Hunter Mountain Resort4.35.3 mi
- Kaaterskill Falls Trail Head4.712 mi
- North/South Lake Campground4.612.8 mi
- Laurel House Trail - Kaaterskill Falls Viewing Platform4.812 mi
- Kaaterskill Falls, Viewing Platform4.812.1 mi
- Christman's Windham House4.62.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides recreational boating and fishing opportunities.
Community spaces for outdoor activities and gatherings.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.