Real Estate Investing in Wilson, New York

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 3,019 • Niagara County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (60/100)

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: 20.6% 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

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.1% 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 $280,779
Avg Monthly Rent $1,161
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Wilson Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Wilson shows the kind of soft fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

unambiguously Wilson's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects soft investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

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

Distressed-leaning demographics in Wilson — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$280,779
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,161
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Wilson, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wilson, NY

Are there empty rentals in Wilson, NY?

Vacancy risk in Wilson, NY is elevated. That supports measured cash flow for typical rental holds.

What is the smart move for investors in Wilson, NY?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Wilson, NY. With home values at $281K and rents near $1,161/mo, other strategies can work but produce even-keeled rather than outsized returns.

What kind of market is Wilson, NY for investors?

Wilson, NY rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $281K and rents near $1,161/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

Are homes affordable in Wilson, NY?

Typical homes in Wilson, NY go for around $281K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% even-keeled price movement.

Where do rents currently stand in Wilson, NY?

Rent in Wilson, NY is around $1,161/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $281K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

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