Real Estate Investing in Middlesex, New York

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,233 • Yates County

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Should you buy in Middlesex, 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: 44.4% 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

5.4% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.95% as of Sep 17 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $297,683
Avg Monthly Rent $1,296
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Middlesex Real Estate

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

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

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

Population dynamics in Middlesex haven't been supportive. a stretch for combined with soft income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$297,683
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,296
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 Middlesex, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Middlesex, NY

Is Middlesex, NY a good market for buy-and-hold investors?

Middlesex, NY rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $298K and rents near $1,296/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

How strong is tenant demand in Middlesex, NY?

The tenant pool in Middlesex, NY is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $1,296/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

How strong are rents in Middlesex, NY?

Rent in Middlesex, NY is around $1,296/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $298K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

Is Middlesex, NY better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

The best-fit strategy in Middlesex, NY is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

Are there empty rentals in Middlesex, NY?

Vacancy risk in Middlesex, NY is elevated. That supports stable cash flow for typical rental holds.

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