Real Estate Investing in New York, New York (10002)

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New York County • Population: 75,517 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 10002 (New York, NY)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (30/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
3 flags
  • Declining values: -3.1% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.
  • Elevated poverty: 23.4% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $1,000,055
Avg Monthly Rent $4,904
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $43,362
% Renters 82.7%

Market Analysis: 10002 New York

ZIP 10002 inside New York County looks affordable on the surface — median value of $1.0M — but the discount exists for reasons that a careful buyer should understand before committing.

Distressed does not mean uninvestable. It means the margin for error is thinner. ZIP 10002 rewards the prepared, punishes the overconfident, and leaves the math unchanged either way.

Statewide comparisons place 10002 among NY's softer markets. That context does not make the ZIP uninvestable, but it does raise the bar for due diligence.

Who lives in 10002 is part of why the ZIP is priced as it is. The demographic profile requires hands-on management, tight screening, and local knowledge.

Strategically, 10002 can be a high-return sleeve of a diversified portfolio — but it should not be the whole portfolio, and it should not be someone's first deal.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in New York:

D Needs Caution
Buy Confidence Score: 37/100
Affordability
0/25
Appreciation
0/25
Stability
14/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 23.1× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+2.6%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $4,904/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: This market may be challenging for buyers. Consider your timing and budget carefully.
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Property Strategy for 10002

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
1BR
2.2% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
1BR
-0.4% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
2BR
$510,578/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
1BR $730,189 $2,260 2.2% -0.4% $730,189
2BR $1,021,157 $2,510 1.8% -0.7% $510,578
3BR $1,571,734 $3,120 1.4% -1.3% $523,911

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$1.2M$1.1M$965K$824K$683K$542KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$5,081$4,568$4,055$3,541$3,028$2,515Jul 2016Jul 2021Jul 2026

📊 How Does 10002 Compare?

Metric 10002 New York New York
Home Value $1,000,055 $572,493 $505,608
5-Year CAGR N/A 1.2% 6.6%
Avg Rent $4,904 $3,425 -
Cap Rate 3.8% 3.2% -
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83% of households rent in this area, creating consistent tenant demand for landlords.

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Investability
Fair
Cap Rate
3.8%
Low
5yr Growth
-3.1%
Declining

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $1,000,055
Monthly Rent $4,904
Price-to-Rent 17.0:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 5.9%
Cap Rate 3.8%
5-Year IRR 0.7%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +2.6% ▲
3-Year CAGR -1.3% ▼
5-Year CAGR -3.1% ▼
10-Year CAGR +1.4% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year +12.1% ▲
3-Year CAGR +6.6% ▲
5-Year CAGR +7.2% ▲
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.8%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.8%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
7.8%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
-3.1%
Declining
Eviction process: Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 10002

Population: 75,517

💰 Median Household Income
$43,362
This area
$43,362
State
$86,376
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
82.7%
This area
82.7%
State
26.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
4.2%
This area
4.2%
State
-24.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
38.1%
This area
38.1%
State
4.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
44.2 years
This area
44.2 years
State
7.4 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
7.8%
This area
7.8%
State
19.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
Asian 37.4%
White 31.3%
Other/Mixed 22.4%
Hispanic/Latino 18.4%
Black/African American 8.9%
👶 Under 18
13.1%
This area
13.1%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
23.1%
This area
23.1%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
23.4%
This area
23.4%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 10002

B+ Avg School Grade
30 Schools
11.1:1 Avg Class Size
$23,644 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL

📚 K – 05 Elementary Charter
👥
182 Students
👨‍🏫
10.7:1 Class Size
💰
$20,294 Per Student
A Very Good

MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL II

📚 01 – 05 Elementary Charter
👥
66 Students
👨‍🏫
7.8:1 Class Size
💰
$21,798 Per Student
A Very Good

GIRLS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL OF NEW YORK

📚 01 – 10 High School Charter
👥
206 Students
👨‍🏫
17.2:1 Class Size
💰
$28,839 Per Student
B+ Above Average

BARD HIGH SCHOOL EARLY COLLEGE

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
549 Students
👨‍🏫
10.6:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average

EMMA LAZARUS HIGH SCHOOL

📚 09 – 11 High School
👥
303 Students
👨‍🏫
11.7:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average

ESSEX STREET ACADEMY

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
356 Students
👨‍🏫
10.2:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average

LOWER MANHATTAN ARTS ACADEMY

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
303 Students
👨‍🏫
10.3:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average

NEW DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
449 Students
👨‍🏫
8.9:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average

PACE HIGH SCHOOL

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
534 Students
👨‍🏫
8.7:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average

PS 140 NATHAN STRAUS

📚 Pre-K – 08 School
👥
368 Students
👨‍🏫
10.8:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average

PS 142 AMALIA CASTRO

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
373 Students
👨‍🏫
11.5:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average

PS 42 BENJAMIN ALTMAN

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
457 Students
👨‍🏫
10.7:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average

MS 131

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
291 Students
👨‍🏫
7.2:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average

PS 110 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
264 Students
👨‍🏫
8.9:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average

PS 134 HENRIETTA SZOLD

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
201 Students
👨‍🏫
10.7:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average

PS 2 MEYER LONDON

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
277 Students
👨‍🏫
7.2:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average
👥
246 Students
👨‍🏫
9.2:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average
👥
369 Students
👨‍🏫
14.7:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average

LOWER EAST SIDE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
447 Students
👨‍🏫
12.5:1 Class Size
B+ Above Average

PS 124 YUNG WING

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
500 Students
👨‍🏫
13.3:1 Class Size
About Repit School Scores

Traditional school ratings rely heavily on standardized test scores, which often reflect family income more than school quality. Repit takes a different approach.

We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

  • Class Size — Smaller classes mean more individual attention
  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby
C+
Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America
66 students · 0.3 mi
B
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
983 students · 0.9 mi
C
Glasgow Caledonian New York College
23 students · 0.9 mi
D
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
266 students · 1.0 mi
C+
Pace University
14,092 students · 1.0 mi
C
New York Academy of Art
116 students · 1.0 mi
C
AMG School of Nursing
570 students · 1.0 mi
C
New York Law School
1,056 students · 1.1 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

How do home values compare in New York, NY?

New York, NY home values average about $1.0M. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $4,904/mo in monthly income.

Do rentals sit vacant long in New York, NY?

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

Are renters plentiful in New York, NY?

The renter base in New York, NY is reasonable for the $4,904/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields steady tenants.

What is it like being a landlord in New York, NY?

Rental owners in New York, NY deal with a tenant-protective legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

Are rents high in New York, NY?

Investors in New York, NY typically see rents near $4,904/mo per month against $1.0M home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

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