Real Estate Investing in Hornell, New York

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 12,452 • Steuben County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (68/100)

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

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (57/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ 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

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.4% 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 $122,008
Avg Monthly Rent $1,158
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Hornell Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Hornell shows the kind of lackluster fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

Investors considering Hornell, NY should understand what the ★★★☆☆ rating represents — a market with material structural headwinds, not a temporary rough patch.

Market conditions in Hornell 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.

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

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Avg Home Value
$122,008
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,158
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NY)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Corning, NY metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
54%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Corning, 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 Hornell, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hornell, NY

Which real estate strategy fits Hornell, NY?

For Hornell, NY, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

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

Hornell, NY offers a challenging house-hacking opportunity. Small multifamily or rent-by-the-room plays can pair well with the $1,158/mo rent level.

How deep is the rental pool in Hornell, NY?

Hornell, NY draws a reliable base of working renters. Demand at the $1,158/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

How does Hornell, NY rate as a rental market?

Our data puts Hornell, NY at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $122K and rents around $1,158/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Is Hornell, NY landlord-friendly?

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

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