Real Estate Investing in Glen Head, New York (11545)

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Nassau County • Population: 11,963 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 11545 (Glen Head, NY)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (52/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 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
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 35.0 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

What’s happening in Glen Head, NY (11545)?

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $1,615,218
Avg Monthly Rent $3,850
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $164,306
% Renters 10.1%

Market Analysis: 11545 Glen Head

Put differently, ZIP 11545 has challenges — vacancy pressure, softer price growth, and tenant stability concerns sit alongside the $1.6M median. It rewards specialists, not generalists.

Distressed markets are won on execution, not on spreadsheets. ZIP 11545 sits at the profile where tenant screening, deferred maintenance, and local relationships determine the outcome.

The gap between 11545 and stronger Glen Head ZIPs is not closing quickly. Investors should weight long-horizon assumptions accordingly.

Stepping back, 11,963 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

appears to the ZIP is not uninvestable, but it is unforgiving. Section 8 landlords, local operators, and specialized value-add funds are the investor types that tend to succeed.

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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 Glen Head:

C Below Average
Buy Confidence Score: 59/100
Affordability
0/25
Appreciation
25/25
Stability
11/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 9.8× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+11.1%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $3,850/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 11545

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
3BR
2.5% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
5BR
+8.9% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$322,154/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
3BR $970,378 $3,400 2.5% +6.5% $323,459
4BR $1,288,615 $3,590 2.0% +7.4% $322,154
5BR $2,863,823 +8.9% $572,765

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$1.7M$1.5M$1.3M$1.1M$925K$736KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

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📊 How Does 11545 Compare?

Metric 11545 Glen Head New York
Home Value $1,615,218 $1,615,218 $505,608
5-Year CAGR 7.8% 7.8% 6.6%
Avg Rent $3,850 $3,850 -
Cap Rate 1.9% 1.9% -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
1.9%
Low
5yr Growth
+7.8%
Strong

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $1,615,218
Monthly Rent $3,850
Price-to-Rent 35.0:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 2.9%
Cap Rate 1.9%
5-Year IRR 9.6%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +11.1% ▲
3-Year CAGR +9.1% ▲
5-Year CAGR +7.8% ▲
10-Year CAGR +5.2% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 1.9%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (1.9%). 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
7.6%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
+7.8%
Growing
Eviction process: Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 11545

Population: 11,963

💰 Median Household Income
$164,306
This area
$164,306
State
$86,376
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
10.1%
This area
10.1%
State
26.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
1.9%
This area
1.9%
State
-24.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
67.0%
This area
67.0%
State
4.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
47.3 years
This area
47.3 years
State
7.4 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
7.6%
This area
7.6%
State
19.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 82.7%
Other/Mixed 8.7%
Asian 7.7%
Hispanic/Latino 7.1%
Black/African American 0.8%
👶 Under 18
22.9%
This area
22.9%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
21.1%
This area
21.1%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
1.4%
This area
1.4%
USA
11.5%

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🎓 Schools in 11545

A+ Avg School Grade
4 Schools
9.2:1 Avg Class Size
$50,241 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

GLEN HEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
366 Students
👨‍🏫
11.2:1 Class Size
💰
$50,241 Per Student
A+ Excellent

GLENWOOD LANDING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
406 Students
👨‍🏫
10.0:1 Class Size
💰
$50,241 Per Student
A+ Excellent

NORTH SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
659 Students
👨‍🏫
7.8:1 Class Size
💰
$50,241 Per Student
A+ Excellent

NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
742 Students
👨‍🏫
7.7:1 Class Size
💰
$50,241 Per Student

Nearby Schools (4 more)

Schools in adjacent ZIP codes that may serve this area

A+ Excellent

VERNON SCHOOL

📚 03 – 07 School
📍 880 OYSTER BAY RD, EAST NORWICH
👥
418 Students
👨‍🏫
8.0:1 Class Size
💰
$41,710 Per Student
A+ Excellent

WHEATLEY SCHOOL

📚 08 – 12 High School
📍 11 BACON RD, OLD WESTBURY
👥
686 Students
👨‍🏫
8.3:1 Class Size
💰
$37,946 Per Student
A+ Excellent

HARBOR HILL SCHOOL

📚 K – 05 Elementary
📍 3 GLEN COVE RD, GREENVALE
👥
579 Students
👨‍🏫
12.8:1 Class Size
💰
$34,236 Per Student
A Very Good

WESTBURY HIGH SCHOOL

📚 09 – 12 High School
📍 1 POST RD, OLD WESTBURY
👥
1,561 Students
👨‍🏫
14.1:1 Class Size
💰
$37,286 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 1,375 Off-Campus Students
C+
Long Island University
16,322 students · 0.5 mi
C+
New York Institute of Technology
6,757 students · 1.4 mi
C+
SUNY Old Westbury
4,449 students · 2.1 mi
C+
New York College of Health Professions
97 students · 4.0 mi
B
Webb Institute
105 students · 5.0 mi
C
Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing
388 students · 5.5 mi
C
New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
179 students · 6.6 mi
C
Nassau Community College
11,984 students · 6.8 mi

Investor Insight: With 1,375 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NY a landlord-friendly state?

The landlord environment in Glen Head, NY is tenant-protective. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

How does Glen Head, NY rate as a rental market?

Glen Head, NY rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $1.6M and rents near $3,850/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

What kind of tenants rent in Glen Head, NY?

Glen Head, NY offers a reliable renter base at the $3,850/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

What monthly rent should investors expect in Glen Head, NY?

Average rent in Glen Head, NY is approximately $3,850/mo per month. Against $1.6M home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

How expensive is real estate in Glen Head, NY?

The median home value in Glen Head, NY is roughly $1.6M. That puts it reasonable relative to the NY statewide average.

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