Real Estate Investing in Monroe County, New York

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39 ZIP codes • Population: 747,182

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (80/100)

Solid choice β€” values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.2 / 5 (55/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 β€” slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.2/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.6% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $294,318
Avg Monthly Rent $1,542
ZIP Codes 39

Investing in Monroe County Real Estate

Across Monroe County's 39 ZIPs, the picture is modest β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

A 3.2 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Monroe County sits firmly in that category.

Monroe County's population trends and income levels suggest a region where affordability is strained, constraining how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Property managers serving Monroe County

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Turn-Key Property Management is a full-service company specializing in residential properties of all sizes, serving the community since 1983. summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$294,318
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,542
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (NY)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Rochester, NY metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
13%
Days Pending
0/2
20 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Monroe County

18 Colleges 53,670 Students 3,237 Off-Campus Renters
B+
University of Rochester
4-Year Private Β· 12,160 students
C+
Rochester Institute of Technology
4-Year Private Β· 16,863 students
C+
SUNY Brockport
4-Year Public Β· 6,931 students
πŸ“ ~1,088 students rent off-campus
C+
St. John Fisher University
4-Year Private Β· 3,674 students
C+
Nazareth University
4-Year Private Β· 2,439 students
C+
Sharp Edgez Barber Institute
Vocational For-Profit Β· 63 students
C+
Monroe Community College
2-Year Public Β· 8,530 students
πŸ“ ~2,149 students rent off-campus
C
Shear Ego International School of Hair Design
Vocational For-Profit Β· 133 students
C
Roberts Wesleyan University
4-Year Private Β· 1,619 students
C
Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing
Vocational Private Β· 160 students
C
Talmudical Institute of Upstate New York
4-Year Private Β· 18 students
C
Bryant & Stratton College-Greece
4-Year Private Β· 333 students
C
Continental School of Beauty Culture-Rochester
Vocational For-Profit Β· 213 students
D
Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School
4-Year Private Β· 63 students
D
Northeastern Seminary
4-Year Private Β· 209 students
D
St Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry
4-Year Private Β· 171 students
D
Empire Beauty School-Rochester
Vocational For-Profit Β· 83 students
D
Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES-Center for Workforce Development
Vocational Public Β· 8 students

Investor Insight: With 3,237 students living off-campus, Monroe County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Monroe County

ZIP Codes in Monroe County, NY

14580 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Webster
Population 54,466
Avg Home $404,635
Avg Rent $1,697/mo
14450 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Fairport
Population 43,063
Avg Home $415,830
Avg Rent $1,774/mo
14609 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Rochester
Population 40,171
Avg Home $213,081
Avg Rent $1,521/mo
14624 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Rochester
Population 38,834
Avg Home $279,174
Avg Rent $1,613/mo
14612 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Rochester
Population 35,339
Avg Home $291,114
Avg Rent $1,306/mo
14534 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pittsford
Population 33,361
Avg Home $531,970
Avg Rent $2,334/mo
14621 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Rochester
Population 33,349
Avg Home $114,631
Avg Rent $1,314/mo
14626 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Rochester
Population 29,210
Avg Home $293,774
Avg Rent $1,726/mo
14606 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Rochester
Population 27,478
Avg Home $221,135
Avg Rent $1,311/mo
14616 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Rochester
Population 26,837
Avg Home $221,467
Avg Rent $1,473/mo
14623 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Rochester
Population 25,689
Avg Home $268,545
Avg Rent $1,921/mo
14618 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Rochester
Population 24,621
Avg Home $413,815
Avg Rent $1,922/mo
14620 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Rochester
Population 22,866
Avg Home $279,912
Avg Rent $1,661/mo
14617 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Rochester
Population 21,287
Avg Home $271,877
Avg Rent $1,450/mo
14420 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Brockport
Population 20,097
Avg Home $283,641
Avg Rent $1,330/mo
14526 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Penfield
Population 19,348
Avg Home $405,854
Avg Rent $1,543/mo
14468 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Hilton
Population 19,119
Avg Home $318,167
Avg Rent $1,345/mo
14615 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Rochester
Population 18,255
Avg Home $193,530
Avg Rent $1,292/mo
14559 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Spencerport
Population 17,646
Avg Home $335,398
Avg Rent $1,551/mo
14611 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Rochester
Population 17,595
Avg Home $122,634
Avg Rent $1,331/mo
14607 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Rochester
Population 17,577
Avg Home $359,821
Avg Rent $1,355/mo
14613 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Rochester
Population 14,740
Avg Home $140,752
Avg Rent $1,191/mo
14619 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Rochester
Population 14,223
Avg Home $167,045
Avg Rent $1,542/mo
14610 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Rochester
Population 14,082
Avg Home $341,393
Avg Rent $1,826/mo
14586 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
West Henrietta
Population 13,056
Avg Home $374,565
Avg Rent $1,611/mo
14622 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Rochester
Population 12,794
Avg Home $247,456
Avg Rent $1,494/mo
14608 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Rochester
Population 12,417
Avg Home $122,123
Avg Rent $1,501/mo
14605 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Rochester
Population 11,796
Avg Home $97,648
Avg Rent $1,350/mo
14625 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Rochester
Population 10,667
Avg Home $385,631
Avg Rent $1,764/mo
14467 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Henrietta
Population 10,468
Avg Home $317,746
Avg Rent $1,506/mo
14472 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Honeoye Falls
Population 9,156
Avg Home $468,846
Avg Rent $1,350/mo
14428 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Churchville
Population 7,986
Avg Home $343,247
Avg Rent $1,476/mo
14445 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
East Rochester
Population 7,604
Avg Home $240,125
Avg Rent $1,685/mo
14464 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Hamlin
Population 6,725
Avg Home $256,059
Avg Rent $1,197/mo
14514 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
North Chili
Population 5,979
Avg Home $346,480
Avg Rent $1,810/mo
14546 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Scottsville
Population 4,585
Avg Home $280,627
Avg Rent $1,738/mo
14543 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Rush
Population 3,301
Avg Home $381,042
Avg Rent $1,269/mo
14506 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Mendon
Population 866
Avg Home $491,313
Avg Rent $1,692/mo
14511 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Mumford
Population 529
Avg Home $236,318
Avg Rent $1,350/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Monroe County

What price range are homes in, NY?

In, NY the median home value sits at $294K. Against the broader NY market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

What is the typical renter like in, NY?

Tenant demand in, NY is solid. The local workforce $1,542/mo rents across most rental classes.

Are rents high in, NY?

Rental rates in, NY average $1,542/mo. Tenant demand and $294K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

Are landlord laws favorable in, NY?

For rental operators, NY rates as tenant-protective. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

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