Real Estate Investing in Jamestown, New York

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 39,207 • Chautauqua County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (80/100)

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
  • High vacancy: 12.8% 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

7.0% 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 $125,555
Avg Monthly Rent $929
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Jamestown Real Estate

Across Jamestown's 1 ZIPs, the picture is sluggish: $126K median values, $929/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

The investment case for Jamestown is difficult to make on screen data alone. better suited elsewhere for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

Transaction volume in Jamestown has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. From a cash-flow lens, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Jamestown a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$125,555
Avg Monthly Rent
$929
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NY)

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Jamestown

2 Colleges 4,023 Students 626 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Jamestown Community College
2-Year Public · 3,772 students
📍 ~626 students rent off-campus
D
Jamestown Business College
4-Year For-Profit · 251 students

Investor Insight: With 626 students living off-campus, Jamestown has substantial rental demand from the college population — typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

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ZIP Codes in Jamestown, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jamestown, NY

Is Jamestown, NY better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

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

How strong is the working-renter base in Jamestown, NY?

Jamestown, NY offers a stable renter base at the $929/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

Is NY a landlord-friendly state?

NY ranks as a tenant-protective state for landlord-tenant law. Jamestown generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

Is house hacking profitable in Jamestown, NY?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Jamestown, NY reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

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

Jamestown, NY rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $126K and rents near $929/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

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