Real Estate Investing in Highland Mills, New York (10930)

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Orange County • Population: 10,342 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 10930 (Highland Mills, NY)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

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

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

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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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $551,222
Avg Monthly Rent $2,850
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $142,778
% Renters 7.6%

Market Analysis: 10930 Highland Mills

This part of Orange County is not an easy win. The 10930 ZIP records softness in key indicators, and the playbook that works in cleaner markets often stalls here.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $551K asset, 10930 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

On balance, 10930 offers a low basis, the region around Highland Mills has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

A solid renter share of 8% in 10930 is not, on its own, a problem — but paired with below-average income and high mobility, it changes the operating playbook.

New investors are better served looking at Highland Mills's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 10930. The learning curve here is expensive when the lesson is wrong.

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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 Highland Mills:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 76/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
25/25
Stability
11/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.9× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+4.6%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $2,850/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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COOL MARKET
Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
64 days
Average time to sell
Slow
6.2%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY metro data
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Property Strategy for 10930

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
5.2% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
5BR
+9.5% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
5BR
$146,245/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $335,063 $2,440 5.2% +8.4% $167,531
3BR $468,856 $3,100 4.8% +9.2% $156,285
4BR $639,001 $3,320 3.7% +9.4% $159,750
5BR $731,225 +9.5% $146,245

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$574K$507K$441K$374K$307K$240KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

No data available

📊 How Does 10930 Compare?

Metric 10930 Highland Mills Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY New York
Home Value $551,222 $551,222 N/A $505,608
5-Year CAGR 7.1% 7.1% N/A 6.6%
Avg Rent $2,850 $2,850 N/A -
Cap Rate 4.0% 4.0% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.0%
Fair
5yr Growth
+7.1%
Strong

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $551,222
Monthly Rent $2,850
Price-to-Rent 16.1:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 6.2%
Cap Rate 4.0%
5-Year IRR 11.1%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +4.6% ▲
3-Year CAGR +5.5% ▲
5-Year CAGR +7.1% ▲
10-Year CAGR +7.2% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.0%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.0%). 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
7.4%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
+7.1%
Growing
Eviction process: Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 10930

Population: 10,342

💰 Median Household Income
$142,778
This area
$142,778
State
$86,376
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
7.6%
This area
7.6%
State
26.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
5.9%
This area
5.9%
State
-24.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
40.9%
This area
40.9%
State
4.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
39.9 years
This area
39.9 years
State
7.4 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
7.4%
This area
7.4%
State
19.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 69.6%
Other/Mixed 13.1%
Hispanic/Latino 11.5%
Asian 9.1%
Black/African American 8.2%
👶 Under 18
21.3%
This area
21.3%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
11.4%
This area
11.4%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
6.7%
This area
6.7%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 72 Off-Campus Students
C
Derech Hachaim Seminary
285 students · 3.4 mi
B+
Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel
2,729 students · 3.5 mi
C
Yeshiva Ohr Naftoli
43 students · 7.1 mi
C+
Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College
270 students · 7.6 mi
A
United States Military Academy
4,508 students · 8.1 mi
C+
Orange Ulster BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
72 students · 10.7 mi
C+
Empire Beauty School-Peekskill
42 students · 11.2 mi
C
Mount Saint Mary College
2,246 students · 11.4 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Highland Mills, NY make sense for an investment property?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Highland Mills, NY ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $551K and rents of $2,850/mo drive the underlying numbers.

What real estate strategy is ideal for Highland Mills, NY?

Highland Mills, NY investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($551K prices, $2,850/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

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

Typical homes in Highland Mills, NY go for around $551K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% predictable price movement.

What is the typical vacancy rate in Highland Mills, NY?

Highland Mills, NY vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

Does house hacking work in Highland Mills, NY?

House hacking works a challenging in Highland Mills, NY. Rents of $2,850/mo against $551K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

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