Real Estate Investing in Merrill, New York

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 494 • Clinton County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (60/100)

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

📈 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: 49.0% 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

5.6% 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 $210,038
Avg Monthly Rent $1,008
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Merrill Real Estate

Across Merrill's 1 ZIPs, the picture is muted: $210K median values, $1,008/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

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

The $1,008/mo / $210K relationship in Merrill looks soft once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. tilts toward the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Merrill — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$210,038
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,008
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NY)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Plattsburgh, NY metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
72%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Plattsburgh, NY metro
0
Days to pending
9.6%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Merrill, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merrill, NY

What is the investability score for Merrill, NY?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Merrill, NY ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $210K and rents of $1,008/mo drive the underlying numbers.

Does Merrill, NY favor landlords or tenants?

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

How much is rent in Merrill, NY?

Average rent in Merrill, NY is approximately $1,008/mo per month. Against $210K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

How do experienced investors play Merrill, NY?

For Merrill, NY, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Merrill, NY?

Occupancy in Merrill, NY runs predictable with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $1,008/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

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