How is "cheapest" measured in this list?

ZIPs are ranked by median home value from lowest to highest, filtered to only those with HavenScore: 60 or above. The score filter excludes ZIPs where low prices correlate with weak growth, high risk, or economic decline.

Are these really the 10 cheapest ZIPs in Essex County, NY?

These are the 10 most affordable ZIPs that also pass our quality filter (HavenScore: 60 or higher). ZIPs with low scores are excluded to surface genuinely good buys rather than declining markets.

How often is this list updated?

This page refreshes monthly when our pipeline ingests new data from Zillow, Redfin, Census, FHFA, and FRED.

Cheapest ZIPs in Essex County, NY

The 10 most affordable ZIP codes in Essex County, NY with HavenScore: 60 or higher, ranked by median home value. Refreshed September 2026.

1
12998
Witherbee, NY
$111,760
HavenScore: 63
2
12956
Mineville, NY
$159,545
HavenScore: 63
3
12950
Lewis, NY
$207,384
HavenScore: 63
4
12912
Au Sable Forks, NY
$215,761
HavenScore: 63
5
12928
Crown Point, NY
$225,309
HavenScore: 64
6
12975
Port Kent, NY
$290,667
HavenScore: 63

Frequently asked questions

How is "cheapest" measured in this list?: ZIPs are ranked by median home value from lowest to highest, filtered to only those with HavenScore: 60 or above. The score filter excludes ZIPs where low prices correlate with weak growth, high risk, or economic decline.
Are these really the 10 cheapest ZIPs in Essex County, NY?: These are the 10 most affordable ZIPs that also pass our quality filter (HavenScore: 60 or higher). ZIPs with low scores are excluded to surface genuinely good buys rather than declining markets.
How often is this list updated?: This page refreshes monthly when our pipeline ingests new data from Zillow, Redfin, Census, FHFA, and FRED.

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