Real Estate Investing in Richmond County, New York
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12 ZIP codes •
Population: 492,734
Should you buy in Richmond County, NY?
Our answer, based on the numbers below.
🏠For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (46/100)
Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.
📈For Investors
MIXED
2.8 / 5
(45/100)
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
3.9% 5yr CAGR
Landlord Climate
Regulatory friendliness
Avg Investability★★★★★
Avg Home Value$725,815
Avg Monthly Rent$2,619
ZIP Codes12
Market Trends — Richmond County
County Home Value History
County Rent History
Investing in Richmond County Real Estate
Across Richmond County's 12 ZIPs, the picture is muted — soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.
Investors considering Richmond, New York should understand what the ★★★☆☆ rating represents — a region with material challenges, not a temporary rough patch.
The 0% renter share in Richmond masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.
A great house in the wrong ZIP is still a bad deal — screen every market by cash flow & cap rate.
Investor Insight: With 2,101 students living off-campus, Richmond County has substantial rental demand from the college population — typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.
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