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60 ZIP codes •
Population: 941,494
Should you buy in Erie County, NY?
Our answer, based on the numbers below.
🏠For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (71/100)
Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.
📈For Investors
MIXED
3.1 / 5
(48/100)
A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.
⚠️Risks to Know
1 flag
Tenant-protective state:
Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.
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Investability
County-wide average
Appreciation
6.1% 5yr CAGR
Landlord Climate
Regulatory friendliness
Avg Investability★★★★★
Avg Home Value$319,006
Avg Monthly Rent$1,401
ZIP Codes60
Market Trends — Erie County
County Home Value History
County Rent History
Investing in Erie County Real Estate
Erie County is one of those New York regions where numbers warn before they reward. 35 cities, 941,494 residents, and a rating that reflects material risk.
Investors considering Erie, New York should understand what the ★★★☆☆ rating represents — a region with material challenges, not a temporary rough patch.
Demographics in Erie show real pressure — $N/AK median income is underwhelming relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.
A great house in the wrong ZIP is still a bad deal — screen every market by cash flow & cap rate.
Investor Insight: With 5,322 students living off-campus, Erie County has substantial rental demand from the college population — typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.
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, NY draws a consistent base of working renters. Demand at the $1,401/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.
How does, NY stack up for property investment?
, NY rates 3.1/5 for investability. With median values at $319K and rents near $1,401/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.
Is, NY stronger than the typical NY market?
within NY reads broadly in line with the state benchmark. Investors comparing markets should weight local data above the statewide aggregate.
What monthly rent should investors expect in, NY?
Expect rents around $1,401/mo per month in, NY. With home values at $319K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.
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