Real Estate Investing in Otego, New York

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,785 • Otsego County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (65/100)

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

📈 For Investors
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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: 18.9% 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

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.0% 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 $231,602
Avg Monthly Rent $999
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Otego Real Estate

Otego (New York) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. decisively the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

Otego 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.

firmly Otego's sale market has not rewarded patience. a stretch for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Otego a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Best ZIP codes in Oneonta, NY

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Avg Home Value
$231,602
Avg Monthly Rent
$999
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NY)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Oneonta, NY metro

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

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☀️ Warm Market — Oneonta, NY metro
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Days to pending
5.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Otego, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Otego, NY

How expensive is real estate in Otego, NY?

In Otego, NY the median home value sits at $232K. Against the broader NY market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

Is it easy to find good tenants in Otego, NY?

Otego, NY offers a stable renter base at the $999/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

How landlord-friendly is Otego, NY?

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

What is the average monthly rent in Otego, NY?

The typical rental in Otego, NY commands about $999/mo monthly. That rent profile reliable cash flow against the $232K purchase basis.

What is the rental occupancy rate in Otego, NY?

Expect elevated vacancy in Otego, NY. Rents at $999/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

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