Real Estate Investing in Auburn, New York

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 38,688 • Cayuga County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (81/100)

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
  • Elevated vacancy: 11.5% vacancy may signal weakening demand.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.8% 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 $114,697
Avg Monthly Rent $1,379
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Auburn Real Estate

Across Auburn's 2 ZIPs, the picture is modest: $115K median values, $1,379/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

Auburn is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. unambiguously out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

decisively Auburn's sale market has not rewarded patience. a harder case for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

The 0% renter share in Auburn masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Best ZIP codes in Auburn, NY

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Avg Home Value
$114,697
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,379
1% Rule
✓ Passes
Landlord Friendly (NY)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Auburn, NY metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
55%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Auburn, NY metro
0
Days to pending
10.0%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Auburn

2 Colleges 3,487 Students 1,109 Off-Campus Renters
C
Cayuga Onondaga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
Vocational Public · 36 students
C
Cayuga County Community College
2-Year Public · 3,451 students
📍 ~1,073 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 1,109 students living off-campus, Auburn has substantial rental demand from the college population — typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Neighborhoods in Auburn

ZIP Codes in Auburn, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Auburn, NY

Is Auburn, NY a friendly market for rental owners?

Rental owners in Auburn, NY deal with a tenant-protective legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

How should investors approach Auburn, NY?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy Auburn, NY best. The market produces stable results for that approach at the $115K price point.

How much does a house cost in Auburn, NY?

The median home value in Auburn, NY is roughly $115K. That puts it reasonable relative to the NY statewide average.

Is Auburn in NY worth investing in?

Auburn, NY rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $115K and rents near $1,379/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

How deep is the rental pool in Auburn, NY?

Auburn, NY draws a predictable base of working renters. Demand at the $1,379/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

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