Real Estate Investing in Aurora, New York

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,703 • Cayuga County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (60/100)

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

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: 28.1% 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

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.7% 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 $348,149
Avg Monthly Rent $1,422
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Aurora Real Estate

Aurora, NY covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are lackluster — this is not a market to enter casually.

The investment case for Aurora is difficult to make on screen data alone. a stretch for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

The $1,422/mo / $348K relationship in Aurora looks sluggish once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. looks to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Aurora — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Best ZIP codes in Auburn, NY

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Avg Home Value
$348,149
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,422
1% Rule
✗ Below
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 Aurora

1 College 357 Students
C
Wells College
4-Year Private · 357 students

ZIP Codes in Aurora, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aurora, NY

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

Aurora, NY scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $348K and rents near $1,422/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

How much does a house cost in Aurora, NY?

Aurora, NY median home values land near $348K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $1,422/mo-per-month rentals.

Is Aurora, NY better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy Aurora, NY best. The market produces even-keeled results for that approach at the $348K price point.

How strong is the working-renter base in Aurora, NY?

Aurora, NY draws a predictable base of working renters. Demand at the $1,422/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

How much rent can I charge in Aurora, NY?

The typical rental in Aurora, NY commands about $1,422/mo monthly. That rent profile stable cash flow against the $348K purchase basis.

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