Real Estate Investing in Albion, New York

Everything the listing leaves out — vacancy, rent trend, cap rate, landlord climate. All free.

1 ZIP codes • Population: 12,479 • Orleans County

☆ Watch this market Free account

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (64/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 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: 12.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

What’s happening in Albion, NY?

Click any question — our AI will research it live from the web and show you sources.

✨ Live AI + Web Search
Want to ask your own questions? Upgrade to Pro for unlimited custom queries.
3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.6% 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 $193,428
Avg Monthly Rent $1,161
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Albion Real Estate

Across Albion's 1 ZIPs, the picture is sluggish: $193K median values, $1,161/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Albion is in that category.

Rents in Albion at $1,161/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

Demographics in Albion show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is tepid relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

A great house in the wrong ZIP is still a bad deal — screen every market by cash flow & cap rate.
Open the Market Finder →
Free to search · investor plans from $19/mo

Best ZIP codes in Rochester, NY

Albion is part of this metro. Every ZIP in it, ranked. Free.

Cash Flow → Appreciation → Affordable → 1% Rule →

Landlord Ground Truth

Real numbers from people who own or manage rentals in Albion, NY. Anonymous, moderated, never written by AI.

Do you own or manage rentals in Albion, NY?

~25 seconds · no account needed · your report is anonymous

Avg Home Value
$193,428
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,161
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NY)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Rochester, NY metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
13%
Days Pending
0/2
20 days

View all metro crash risk rankings →

☀️ Warm Market — Rochester, NY metro
20
Days to pending
7.3%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Albion, NY

Screen every ZIP in Albion

Filter Albion’s ZIPs by cap rate, vacancy, appreciation and 30+ more criteria, and export your shortlist to CSV — with the Investor plan ($19/mo).

View Plans

Frequently Asked Questions About Albion, NY

What is it like being a landlord in Albion, NY?

Landlord-friendliness in Albion, NY is tenant-protective. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

What real estate strategy is ideal for Albion, NY?

The best-fit strategy in Albion, NY is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

Are homes affordable in Albion, NY?

Expect median prices around $193K in Albion, NY. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been reliable.

Does house hacking work in Albion, NY?

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

Is Albion in NY worth investing in?

Albion, NY rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $193K and rents near $1,161/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

Community Ratings

What people who’ve spent time here actually say. Not paid reviews.

Be the first to rate Albion, NY.

It takes 30 seconds. No signup. Your rating helps everyone who comes here after you.