Real Estate Investing in Chemung, New York

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 746 • Chemung County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (78/100)

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: 9.4% 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

5.8% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.95% as of Sep 17 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $175,154
Avg Monthly Rent $1,044
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Chemung Real Estate

Across Chemung's 1 ZIPs, the picture is tepid: $175K median values, $1,044/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Chemung is in that category.

The $1,044/mo / $175K relationship in Chemung looks soft once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. looks to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Demographics in Chemung show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is tepid relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Avg Home Value
$175,154
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,044
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NY)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Elmira, NY metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
48%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Elmira, NY metro
0
Days to pending
9.3%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Chemung, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chemung, NY

What is the typical renter like in Chemung, NY?

The renter base in Chemung, NY is reasonable for the $1,044/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields predictable tenants.

Is Chemung, NY a good market for buy-and-hold investors?

Chemung, NY rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $175K and rents near $1,044/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

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

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

How do landlord-tenant laws work in Chemung, NY?

Landlord-friendliness in Chemung, NY is tenant-protective. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

Where do home prices stand in Chemung, NY?

Expect median prices around $175K in Chemung, NY. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been measured.

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