Real Estate Investing in Lyons, New York

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 7,016 • Wayne County

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Should you buy in Lyons, 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)

Rare combination of both appreciation and cash flow. These markets don't last long — worth serious consideration.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 16.9% 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

8.1% 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 $177,077
Avg Monthly Rent $1,260
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Lyons Real Estate

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

Across Lyons's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run underwhelming: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Rents in Lyons at $1,260/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

Population dynamics in Lyons haven't been supportive. a harder case for combined with subdued income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$177,077
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,260
1% Rule
✗ Below
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📉 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 Lyons, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lyons, NY

Is housing expensive in Lyons, NY?

Typical homes in Lyons, NY go for around $177K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% stable price movement.

What is the best play in Lyons, NY?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in Lyons, NY. The numbers - $177K homes against $1,260/mo rents - support that play.

What is the average monthly rent in Lyons, NY?

The typical rental in Lyons, NY commands about $1,260/mo monthly. That rent profile stable cash flow against the $177K purchase basis.

Does house hacking work in Lyons, NY?

For house hackers, Lyons, NY is a challenging. The $1,260/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $177K property.

Is the tenant base reliable in Lyons, NY?

Lyons, NY offers a predictable renter base at the $1,260/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

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