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37 ZIP codes •
Population: 385,559
Should you buy in Orange County, NY?
Our answer, based on the numbers below.
🏠For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (58/100)
Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.
📈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
Elevated vacancy:
8.2% vacancy may signal weakening demand.
Tenant-protective state:
Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.
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Investability
County-wide average
Appreciation
6.8% 5yr CAGR
Landlord Climate
Regulatory friendliness
Avg Investability★★★★★
Avg Home Value$503,727
Avg Monthly Rent$2,154
ZIP Codes37
Market Trends — Orange County
County Home Value History
County Rent History
Investing in Orange County Real Estate
With 385,559 residents across 36 cities, Orange County shows modest fundamentals that keep most passive capital on the sidelines — a region that demands real local knowledge.
Investors considering Orange, New York should understand what the ★★★☆☆ rating represents — a region with material challenges, not a temporary rough patch.
Population dynamics in Orange haven't been supportive. a stretch for combined with underwhelming income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.
A great house in the wrong ZIP is still a bad deal — screen every market by cash flow & cap rate.
Investor Insight: With 1,420 students living off-campus, Orange County has substantial rental demand from the college population — typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.
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Expect median prices around $504K in, NY. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been even-keeled.
Do rentals sit vacant long in, NY?
, NY sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader NY rental market.
How strong is, NY for real estate investors?
, NY shows an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $504K and average rents around $2,154/mo. That combination puts it in the sturdy tier for investor interest.
How strict are landlord regulations in, NY?
NY law tenant-protective for landlords, and inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.
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