Real Estate Investing in Malden, New York

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 212 • Ulster County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (40/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 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
  • High vacancy: 63.4% 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

5.7% 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 $434,670
Avg Monthly Rent $1,512
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Malden Real Estate

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

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

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

Population dynamics in Malden 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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Best ZIP codes in Kingston, NY

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Avg Home Value
$434,670
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,512
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NY)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Kingston, NY metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
43%
Days Pending
1/2
55 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Kingston, NY metro
55
Days to pending
6.2%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Malden, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Malden, NY

Is real estate in Malden, NY a good investment right now?

Yes - Malden, NY a 3.0/5 investability score. With $435K home prices against $1,512/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

What price range are homes in Malden, NY?

Expect median prices around $435K in Malden, NY. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been measured.

What is the typical vacancy rate in Malden, NY?

Malden, NY carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect reliable absorption at market rents of $1,512/mo.

Are eviction rules reasonable in Malden, NY?

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

How much is rent in Malden, NY?

The typical rental in Malden, NY commands about $1,512/mo monthly. That rent profile predictable cash flow against the $435K purchase basis.

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