Real Estate Investing in Ontario, New York

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 12,487 • Wayne County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (81/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 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
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  • 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

8.2% 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 $353,845
Avg Monthly Rent $1,287
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Ontario Real Estate

Across Ontario's 1 ZIPs, the picture is muted: $354K median values, $1,287/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

Ontario is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. firmly out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Market conditions in Ontario are subdued. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Rochester, NY

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Avg Home Value
$353,845
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,287
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NY)

📉 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 Ontario, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ontario, NY

How high is vacancy risk in Ontario, NY?

Ontario, NY vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

What approach is best for Ontario, NY real estate?

In Ontario, NY the substantial play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $354K prices and $1,287/mo rents suits that approach.

Should investors consider Ontario, NY?

Our data puts Ontario, NY at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $354K and rents around $1,287/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

How much should I expect to pay for a home in Ontario, NY?

The median home value in Ontario, NY is roughly $354K. That puts it reasonable relative to the NY statewide average.

What do landlords charge for rent in Ontario, NY?

Average rent in Ontario, NY is approximately $1,287/mo per month. Against $354K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

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