Real Estate Investing in Willow, New York

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 229 • Ulster County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (26/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 56.0% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.
  • Higher unemployment: 12.6% unemployment — tenant risk signal.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.8% 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 $654,520
Avg Monthly Rent $1,638
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Willow Real Estate

Across Willow's 1 ZIPs, the picture is subdued: $655K median values, $1,638/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

The investment case for Willow is difficult to make on screen data alone. a stretch for a 2.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

decisively Willow's sale market has not rewarded patience. better suited elsewhere 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 Willow a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Best ZIP codes in Kingston, NY

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Avg Home Value
$654,520
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,638
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NY)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Kingston, NY metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
43%
Days Pending
1/2
55 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Kingston, NY metro
55
Days to pending
6.2%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Willow, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Willow, NY

Do rentals sit vacant long in Willow, NY?

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

Is NY a landlord-friendly state?

NY ranks as a tenant-protective state for landlord-tenant law. Willow generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

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

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in Willow, NY. The numbers - $655K homes against $1,638/mo rents - support that play.

Can I live-in-and-rent in Willow, NY?

Willow, NY offers a challenging house-hacking opportunity. Small multifamily or rent-by-the-room plays can pair well with the $1,638/mo rent level.

How much does a house cost in Willow, NY?

The median home value in Willow, NY is roughly $655K. That puts it reasonable relative to the NY statewide average.

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