Real Estate Investing in Brookfield, New York

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 145 • Madison County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (67/100)

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
4 flags
  • High vacancy: 49.2% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.
  • Elevated poverty: 50.0% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.
  • Lower household income: $39,167 median — tenant affordability is tighter.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.0% 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 $157,723
Avg Monthly Rent $1,143
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Brookfield Real Estate

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

clearly Brookfield's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects sluggish investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

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

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

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Avg Home Value
$157,723
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,143
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NY)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Syracuse, NY metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
29%
Days Pending
0/2
23 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Syracuse, NY metro
23
Days to pending
7.7%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Brookfield, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brookfield, NY

What is the typical renter like in Brookfield, NY?

The renter base in Brookfield, NY is reasonable for the $1,143/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields steady tenants.

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

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Brookfield, NY reflects its $158K prices and $1,143/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within NY.

How do home values compare in Brookfield, NY?

Median home price in Brookfield, NY is near $158K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been predictable and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

What is the rental occupancy rate in Brookfield, NY?

Rental vacancy in Brookfield, NY is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

What is the smart move for investors in Brookfield, NY?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy Brookfield, NY best. The market produces even-keeled results for that approach at the $158K price point.

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