Real Estate Investing in Ellicottville, New York

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,198 • Cattaraugus County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (46/100)

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: 76.6% 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

8.5% 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 $395,316
Avg Monthly Rent $900
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Ellicottville Real Estate

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

Ellicottville is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. firmly out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Rent trends and price trends in Ellicottville are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in New York.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Ellicottville — 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
$395,316
Avg Monthly Rent
$900
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NY)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Olean, NY metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
65%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Olean, NY metro
0
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 Ellicottville, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ellicottville, NY

How expensive is real estate in Ellicottville, NY?

Typical homes in Ellicottville, NY go for around $395K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% predictable price movement.

What is it like being a landlord in Ellicottville, NY?

Ellicottville, NY operates under NY law, which is tenant-protective overall for landlords. Expect steady treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

Is the tenant base reliable in Ellicottville, NY?

Working renters make up the core of the Ellicottville, NY tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

What are vacancy rates like in Ellicottville, NY?

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

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

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

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