Real Estate Investing in Uniondale, New York (11553)

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Nassau County • Population: 28,344 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 11553 (Uniondale, NY)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (65/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 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
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  • 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

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $685,324
Avg Monthly Rent $3,492
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $102,066
% Renters 24.5%

Market Analysis: 11553 Uniondale

ZIP 11553 inside Nassau County looks affordable on the surface — median value of $685K — but the discount exists for reasons that a careful buyer should understand before committing.

For an experienced owner, 11553 can be a a solid fit for hunting ground — but the discount at $685K reflects genuine risk that outside investors often underestimate.

Meanwhile, 11553 offers a low basis, the region around Uniondale has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

The demographic picture in 11553 includes headwinds that any investor should price in. Income distribution skews lower than Uniondale averages, and tenant stability requires active management.

Experienced landlords with local relationships tend to find 11553 workable. Turnkey investors from out of state usually find the numbers do not hold up in practice.

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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 Uniondale:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 63/100
Affordability
5/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 6.7× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+7.6%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $3,492/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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Property Strategy for 11553

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
4BR
4.0% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+7.4% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
5BR
$146,712/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $562,583 $2,740 3.5% +7.4% $281,291
3BR $638,233 $3,550 4.0% +7.1% $212,744
4BR $672,399 $3,760 4.0% +7.4% $168,100
5BR $733,561 +7.3% $146,712

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$719K$622K$525K$428K$331K$234KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$3,509$3,459$3,409$3,358$3,308$3,258Mar 2026May 2026Jun 2026

📊 How Does 11553 Compare?

Metric 11553 Uniondale New York
Home Value $685,324 $342,662 $505,608
5-Year CAGR 6.3% 6.3% 6.6%
Avg Rent $3,492 $3,492 -
Cap Rate 4.0% 4.0% -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.0%
Low
5yr Growth
+6.3%
Strong

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $685,324
Monthly Rent $3,492
Price-to-Rent 16.4:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 6.1%
Cap Rate 4.0%
5-Year IRR 10.3%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +7.6% ▲
3-Year CAGR +6.9% ▲
5-Year CAGR +6.3% ▲
10-Year CAGR +7.0% ▲

🏠 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
3.3%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
+6.3%
Growing
Eviction process: Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 11553

Population: 28,344

💰 Median Household Income
$102,066
This area
$102,066
State
$86,376
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
24.5%
This area
24.5%
State
26.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.8%
This area
3.8%
State
-24.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
21.9%
This area
21.9%
State
4.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
35.6 years
This area
35.6 years
State
7.4 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
3.3%
This area
3.3%
State
19.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
Black/African American 41.3%
Other/Mixed 31.3%
White 26.2%
Hispanic/Latino 25.5%
Asian 1.2%
👶 Under 18
22.6%
This area
22.6%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
14.3%
This area
14.3%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
4.7%
This area
4.7%
USA
11.5%

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🎓 Schools in 11553

A+ Avg School Grade
7 Schools
11.9:1 Avg Class Size
$39,747 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

NORTHERN PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
613 Students
👨‍🏫
11.3:1 Class Size
💰
$41,990 Per Student
A+ Excellent

SMITH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
459 Students
👨‍🏫
11.3:1 Class Size
💰
$41,990 Per Student
A+ Excellent

TURTLE HOOK MIDDLE SCHOOL

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
653 Students
👨‍🏫
8.6:1 Class Size
💰
$41,990 Per Student
A+ Excellent

WALNUT STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
503 Students
👨‍🏫
11.8:1 Class Size
💰
$41,990 Per Student
A+ Excellent

CALIFORNIA AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
710 Students
👨‍🏫
12.5:1 Class Size
💰
$41,990 Per Student
B+ Above Average

ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-UNIONDALE

📚 K – 12 K-12 Charter
👥
1,522 Students
👨‍🏫
14.9:1 Class Size
💰
$26,292 Per Student
B+ Above Average

UNIONDALE HIGH SCHOOL

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
2,150 Students
👨‍🏫
12.9:1 Class Size
💰
$41,990 Per Student

Nearby Schools (5 more)

Schools in adjacent ZIP codes that may serve this area

A+ Excellent

CENTENNIAL AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 06 School
📍 140 W CENTENNIAL AVE, ROOSEVELT
👥
478 Students
👨‍🏫
11.1:1 Class Size
💰
$53,942 Per Student
A+ Excellent

LAWRENCE ROAD MIDDLE SCHOOL

📚 06 – 08 Middle
📍 50 LAWRENCE RD, HEMPSTEAD
👥
635 Students
👨‍🏫
8.3:1 Class Size
💰
$41,990 Per Student
A+ Excellent

MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 K – 05 Elementary
📍 241 OLD WESTBURY RD, EAST MEADOW
👥
440 Students
👨‍🏫
8.5:1 Class Size
💰
$30,697 Per Student
A+ Excellent

PARKWAY SCHOOL

📚 K – 05 Elementary
📍 465 BELLMORE RD, EAST MEADOW
👥
586 Students
👨‍🏫
11.6:1 Class Size
💰
$30,697 Per Student
A+ Excellent

ROOSEVELT MIDDLE SCHOOL

📚 07 – 08 Middle
📍 335 E CLINTON AVE, ROOSEVELT
👥
430 Students
👨‍🏫
8.6:1 Class Size
💰
$53,942 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 719 Off-Campus Students
C+
Hofstra University
10,393 students · 0.9 mi
C+
Access Careers
408 students · 1.2 mi
C
Barber & Beauty Institute of New York
28 students · 1.3 mi
C
Nassau Community College
11,984 students · 1.6 mi
C
Long Island Beauty School-Hempstead
47 students · 2.0 mi
C+
Molloy College
4,970 students · 2.2 mi
C+
Adelphi University
7,406 students · 3.4 mi
C
New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
179 students · 3.4 mi

Investor Insight: With 719 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can owner-occupants cash flow in Uniondale, NY?

Uniondale, NY is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $685K price point reasonable to enter.

How should investors approach Uniondale, NY?

In Uniondale, NY the significant play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $685K prices and $3,492/mo rents suits that approach.

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

Expect median prices around $685K in Uniondale, NY. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been consistent.

Is Uniondale in NY worth investing in?

Our data puts Uniondale, NY at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $685K and rents around $3,492/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Are eviction rules reasonable in Uniondale, NY?

For rental operators, Uniondale, NY rates as tenant-protective. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

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