Real Estate Investing in Leicester, New York

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,883 • Livingston County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (83/100)

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
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  • 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

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 $228,037
Avg Monthly Rent $1,206
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Leicester Real Estate

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

unambiguously Leicester's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects tepid investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Transaction volume in Leicester has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. On the rental side, 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 Leicester a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Best ZIP codes in Rochester, NY

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Avg Home Value
$228,037
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,206
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NY)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Rochester, NY metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
13%
Days Pending
0/2
20 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Rochester, NY metro
20
Days to pending
7.3%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Leicester, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leicester, NY

What monthly rent should investors expect in Leicester, NY?

Rents in Leicester, NY run near $1,206/mo. Compared with median home prices of $228K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

Is the tenant base reliable in Leicester, NY?

Tenant quality in Leicester, NY ranks as solid. Landlords generally report reliable occupancy at market rents of $1,206/mo.

How does Leicester, NY stack up for property investment?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Leicester, NY reflects its $228K prices and $1,206/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within NY.

Does Leicester, NY favor landlords or tenants?

Leicester, NY falls under NY landlord-tenant law, which is tenant-protective. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

Should investors worry about vacancy in Leicester, NY?

Leicester, NY carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect measured absorption at market rents of $1,206/mo.

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