Real Estate Investing in Fulton County, New York

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11 ZIP codes • Population: 61,017

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (60/100)

Mixed signals β€” some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
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: 23.0% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 β€” slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.6% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $242,067
Avg Monthly Rent $1,041
ZIP Codes 11

Investing in Fulton County Real Estate

Fulton County is one of those New York regions where numbers warn before they reward. 11 cities, 61,017 residents, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Fulton is the kind of county where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. unambiguously out-of-state capital should be especially careful with carry-in assumptions.

Population dynamics in Fulton haven't been supportive. a harder case for combined with thin income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$242,067
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,041
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (NY)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Gloversville, NY metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
47%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Fulton County

1 College 1,761 Students 544 Off-Campus Renters
C
Fulton-Montgomery Community College
2-Year Public Β· 1,761 students
πŸ“ ~544 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 544 students living off-campus, Fulton County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Fulton County

ZIP Codes in Fulton County, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fulton County

What monthly rent should investors expect in, NY?

, NY rentals go for roughly $1,041/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $242K acquisition costs.

How much should I expect to pay for a home in, NY?

, NY median home values land near $242K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $1,041/mo-per-month rentals.

How quickly do rentals get leased in, NY?

, NY sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader NY rental market.

How landlord-friendly is, NY?

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

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