Real Estate Investing in Bloomington, New York

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 288 • Ulster County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (52/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 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: 13.0% 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

5.2% 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 $414,232
Avg Monthly Rent $1,593
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Bloomington Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of New York: Bloomington has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

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

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

Distressed-leaning demographics in Bloomington — 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 Kingston, NY

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Avg Home Value
$414,232
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,593
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NY)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Kingston, NY metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
43%
Days Pending
1/2
55 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Kingston, NY metro
55
Days to pending
6.2%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Bloomington, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bloomington, NY

What kind of vacancy should I budget for in Bloomington, NY?

Bloomington, NY carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect reliable absorption at market rents of $1,593/mo.

What price range are homes in Bloomington, NY?

Typical homes in Bloomington, NY go for around $414K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% stable price movement.

Where do rents currently stand in Bloomington, NY?

Bloomington, NY rentals go for roughly $1,593/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $414K acquisition costs.

Can I live-in-and-rent in Bloomington, NY?

House hacking in Bloomington, NY is reasonable to execute. Prices around $414K and rents of $1,593/mo solid owner-occupant economics.

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

Bloomington, NY rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $414K and rents near $1,593/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

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