Real Estate Investing in Caroga Lake, New York

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 710 • Fulton County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (57/100)

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

📈 For Investors
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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: 76.0% 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

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

8.2% 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 $265,797
Avg Monthly Rent $1,080
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Caroga Lake Real Estate

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

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

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

Caroga Lake's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Best ZIP codes in Gloversville, NY

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Avg Home Value
$265,797
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,080
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NY)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Gloversville, NY metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
47%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Gloversville, NY metro
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Days to pending
10.1%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Caroga Lake, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caroga Lake, NY

How do home values compare in Caroga Lake, NY?

Median home price in Caroga Lake, NY is near $266K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been steady and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

How strict are landlord regulations in Caroga Lake, NY?

For rental operators, Caroga Lake, NY rates as tenant-protective. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

Is it easy to find good tenants in Caroga Lake, NY?

Tenant quality in Caroga Lake, NY ranks as solid. Landlords generally report steady occupancy at market rents of $1,080/mo.

What real estate strategy is ideal for Caroga Lake, NY?

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

Can I live-in-and-rent in Caroga Lake, NY?

Caroga Lake, NY is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $266K price point reasonable to enter.

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