Real Estate Investing in Madison, New York

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,295 • Madison County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (64/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 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
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 24.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.
  • Elevated poverty: 23.0% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.8% 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 $218,425
Avg Monthly Rent $1,143
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Madison Real Estate

Madison 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.

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

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

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

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Avg Home Value
$218,425
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,143
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NY)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Syracuse, NY metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
29%
Days Pending
0/2
23 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Syracuse, NY metro
23
Days to pending
7.7%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Madison, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Madison, NY

Can owner-occupants cash flow in Madison, NY?

House hacking in Madison, NY is a challenging. With home values around $218K and rents at $1,143/mo, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

What is the investability score for Madison, NY?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Madison, NY ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $218K and rents of $1,143/mo drive the underlying numbers.

How expensive is real estate in Madison, NY?

In Madison, NY the median home value sits at $218K. Against the broader NY market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

Is rental property easy to operate in Madison, NY?

NY law tenant-protective for landlords, and Madison inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

What is the typical vacancy rate in Madison, NY?

Expect elevated vacancy in Madison, NY. Rents at $1,143/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

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