The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 14069 sells for about $314,000, or $138 per square foot.
Prices are up +30.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 20 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 14069 — Glenwood
The housing market in 14069 is experiencing strong appreciation, with a 30.8% year-over-year increase in median sale prices. Low inventory levels and high demand for rural-suburban properties are driving competitive conditions, resulting in a quick median days-on-market of 20 days.
This ZIP is ideal for families and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a rural lifestyle with access to regional amenities, as well as commuters who prioritize space over proximity to the city center.
Median prices moved up 30.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 20 days on market with 3.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
9% 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 0.0% · poverty 7.7% — 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 7.4%/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 5.3%/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 14069, Erie 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 the Glenwood area are significantly lower than the regional average for Erie County, with property crime being the primary concern.
The area is served by the Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District, which generally maintains stable performance ratings.
The region is subject to significant lake-effect snow events during winter months, necessitating robust infrastructure and insurance coverage for roof and structural integrity.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Southtowns employment corridor and ongoing residential development in the surrounding rural-suburban transition zones.
Property taxes are levied by Erie County, the Town of Colden, and the local school district; rates are subject to annual equalization adjustments based on local assessment rolls.
Commuters primarily rely on personal vehicles to access the Buffalo employment core via NY-240 or US-219, with typical drive times ranging from 30 to 45 minutes.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation, including proximity to Kissing Bridge ski resort, local hiking trails, and rural parklands.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family detached homes, with limited multi-family options available.
The local economy is supported by a mix of agricultural operations, small-scale manufacturing, and service-sector employment in the nearby Southtowns.
Public transit options are minimal; the area is heavily dependent on private vehicle transportation via state and county highway corridors.
Development is largely focused on low-density residential expansion and the preservation of rural land use.
The Erie County Department of Real Property Tax Services oversees assessment standards, with local municipalities handling individual parcel valuations.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes and local fire district levies, with no major MUD/PID structures reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, specifically heavy snowfall and potential wind damage.
New York is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for all foreclosure proceedings.
New York requires a comprehensive Property Condition Disclosure Statement from sellers, with specific exemptions for certain types of transfers.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 14069 profile.
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.
A major regional destination for winter sports located within the ZIP.
Provides fishing, camping, and outdoor leisure activities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.