Real Estate Investing in Phelps, New York

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 3,933 • Ontario County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (66/100)

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
  • Elevated vacancy: 9.9% vacancy may signal weakening demand.
  • 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

6.9% 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 $248,627
Avg Monthly Rent $1,161
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Phelps Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of New York: Phelps has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Phelps is in that category.

Rents in Phelps at $1,161/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

Demographics in Phelps show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is soft relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Avg Home Value
$248,627
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,161
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 Phelps, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Phelps, NY

Where do home prices stand in Phelps, NY?

Expect median prices around $249K in Phelps, NY. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been consistent.

What is the tenant pool like in Phelps, NY?

Working renters make up the core of the Phelps, NY tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

Which investment style suits Phelps, NY?

Most investors in Phelps, NY run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 3.0/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

How high is vacancy risk in Phelps, NY?

Vacancy in Phelps, NY is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $1,161/mo.

Does house hacking make sense in Phelps, NY?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Phelps, NY reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

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