Real Estate Investing in Lake Clear, New York

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 535 • Franklin County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (56/100)

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: 63.6% 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

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.8% 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 $312,542
Avg Monthly Rent $954
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Lake Clear Real Estate

Lake Clear in New York is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

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

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

Population dynamics in Lake Clear haven't been supportive. less favorable for combined with lackluster income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Best ZIP codes in Malone, NY

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Avg Home Value
$312,542
Avg Monthly Rent
$954
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NY)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Malone, NY metro

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

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☀️ Warm Market — Malone, NY metro
0
Days to pending
6.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Lake Clear, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Clear, NY

Is housing expensive in Lake Clear, NY?

Homes in Lake Clear, NY typically sell near $313K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which measured long-term demand.

What is the renter demographic in Lake Clear, NY?

The tenant pool in Lake Clear, NY is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $954/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

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

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Lake Clear, NY reflects its $313K prices and $954/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within NY.

Is vacancy a concern in Lake Clear, NY?

Vacancy in Lake Clear, NY is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $954/mo.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in Lake Clear, NY?

Rental owners in Lake Clear, NY deal with a tenant-protective legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

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