Real Estate Investing in Waverly, New York

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 7,531 • Tioga County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (70/100)

Solid choice — stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • Elevated vacancy: 9.2% 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

4.0% 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 $173,266
Avg Monthly Rent $1,138
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Waverly Real Estate

Across Waverly's 1 ZIPs, the picture is tepid: $173K median values, $1,138/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

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

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

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

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Avg Home Value
$173,266
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,138
1% Rule
✗ Below
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Binghamton, NY metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
43%
Days Pending
0/2
28 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Binghamton, NY metro
28
Days to pending
7.8%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Waverly, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waverly, NY

What approach is best for Waverly, NY real estate?

Waverly, NY investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($173K prices, $1,138/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

How qualified is the tenant pool in Waverly, NY?

Waverly, NY draws a stable base of working renters. Demand at the $1,138/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

What do rentals go for in Waverly, NY?

Waverly, NY rentals go for roughly $1,138/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $173K acquisition costs.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in Waverly, NY?

The landlord environment in Waverly, NY is tenant-protective. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

How does Waverly, NY stack up for property investment?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Waverly, NY reflects its $173K prices and $1,138/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within NY.

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