Real Estate Investing in Lima, New York

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 4,163 • Livingston County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (71/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 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
  • Elevated vacancy: 9.3% vacancy may signal weakening demand.
  • 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

8.2% 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 $309,580
Avg Monthly Rent $1,161
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Lima Real Estate

Lima, NY covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are lackluster — this is not a market to enter casually.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Lima is in that category.

Market conditions in Lima are underwhelming. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

The 0% renter share in Lima masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Best ZIP codes in Rochester, NY

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Avg Home Value
$309,580
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,161
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

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Lima

1 College 98 Students
C+
Elim Bible Institute and College
4-Year Private · 98 students

ZIP Codes in Lima, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lima, NY

Is housing expensive in Lima, NY?

In Lima, NY the median home value sits at $310K. Against the broader NY market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

Is Lima, NY good for landlords?

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

Do rentals sit vacant long in Lima, NY?

Lima, NY sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader NY rental market.

What do rentals go for in Lima, NY?

Expect rents around $1,161/mo per month in Lima, NY. With home values at $310K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

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

Lima, NY draws a even-keeled base of working renters. Demand at the $1,161/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

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