Real Estate Investing in Afton, New York

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,763 • Chenango County

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Should you buy in Afton, NY? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (77/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 17.5% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.4% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $175,024
Avg Monthly Rent $963
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Afton Real Estate

Across Afton's 1 ZIPs, the picture is thin: $175K median values, $963/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

Across Afton's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run underwhelming: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Market conditions in Afton are underwhelming. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

Afton's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Best ZIP codes in Binghamton, NY

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Avg Home Value
$175,024
Avg Monthly Rent
$963
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NY)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Binghamton, NY metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
43%
Days Pending
0/2
28 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Binghamton, NY metro
28
Days to pending
7.8%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Afton, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Afton, NY

Does house hacking make sense in Afton, NY?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Afton, NY reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

Are renters plentiful in Afton, NY?

The tenant pool in Afton, NY is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $963/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

Is housing expensive in Afton, NY?

Expect median prices around $175K in Afton, NY. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been stable.

Is Afton, NY a good place for real estate investing?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Afton, NY reflects its $175K prices and $963/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within NY.

What is the best play in Afton, NY?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in Afton, NY. The numbers - $175K homes against $963/mo rents - support that play.

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