Real Estate Investing in East Northport, New York (11731)

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Suffolk County • Population: 29,891 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 11731 (East Northport, NY)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (64/100)

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
2 flags
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 27.6 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

What’s happening in East Northport, NY (11731)?

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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 $779,556
Avg Monthly Rent $2,350
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $151,291
% Renters 8.7%

Market Analysis: 11731 East Northport

The 11731 ZIP in East Northport, NY is a local-operator market. Outside capital chasing a $780K entry has to pair deep knowledge with the discount.

The investment case in 11731 is significant only for operators who understand what they are buying. A $780K median suggests accessibility, but management intensity, vacancy drift, and capex surprises are real.

In the broader NY picture, 11731 is a reminder that not every low-priced ZIP is a value-add opportunity — some are simply distressed, and the difference matters.

From a cash-flow lens, 29,891 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.

Strategy in 11731 is an operator game, not a passive one. On balance, entry prices of $780K are inviting, the management lift is real and non-optional.

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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 East Northport:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 68/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 5.2× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+1.3%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $2,350/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 11731

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
3BR
3.5% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
4BR
+9.5% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
5BR
$193,867/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
3BR $737,877 $3,620 3.5% +8.7% $245,959
4BR $836,563 $3,830 3.3% +9.5% $209,141
5BR $969,335 +9.0% $193,867

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$834K$737K$639K$542K$444K$347KJun 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$2,423$2,374$2,326$2,278$2,229$2,181Mar 2026May 2026Jul 2026

📊 How Does 11731 Compare?

Metric 11731 East Northport New York
Home Value $779,556 $779,556 $505,608
5-Year CAGR 6.9% 6.9% 6.6%
Avg Rent $2,350 $2,350 -
Cap Rate 2.4% 2.4% -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.4%
Low
5yr Growth
+6.9%
Strong

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $779,556
Monthly Rent $2,350
Price-to-Rent 27.6:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 3.6%
Cap Rate 2.4%
5-Year IRR 9.3%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +1.3% ▲
3-Year CAGR +8.1% ▲
5-Year CAGR +6.9% ▲
10-Year CAGR +5.7% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.4%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.4%). 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
3.7%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
+6.9%
Growing
Eviction process: Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 11731

Population: 29,891

💰 Median Household Income
$151,291
This area
$151,291
State
$86,376
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
8.7%
This area
8.7%
State
26.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.4%
This area
2.4%
State
-24.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
49.7%
This area
49.7%
State
4.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
45.7 years
This area
45.7 years
State
7.4 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
3.7%
This area
3.7%
State
19.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 85.1%
Other/Mixed 8.1%
Hispanic/Latino 5.8%
Asian 4.5%
Black/African American 2.2%
👶 Under 18
21.4%
This area
21.4%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
16.8%
This area
16.8%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
2.6%
This area
2.6%
USA
11.5%

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🎓 Schools in 11731

A+ Avg School Grade
6 Schools
10.5:1 Avg Class Size
$37,304 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

EAST NORTHPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL

📚 05 – 08 School
👥
621 Students
👨‍🏫
8.9:1 Class Size
💰
$38,450 Per Student
A+ Excellent

ELWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
445 Students
👨‍🏫
9.1:1 Class Size
💰
$36,158 Per Student
A+ Excellent

ELWOOD/JOHN GLENN HIGH SCHOOL

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
676 Students
👨‍🏫
11.5:1 Class Size
💰
$36,158 Per Student
A+ Excellent

FIFTH AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 K – 04 Elementary
👥
377 Students
👨‍🏫
11.6:1 Class Size
💰
$38,450 Per Student
A+ Excellent

PULASKI ROAD SCHOOL

📚 K – 04 Elementary
👥
355 Students
👨‍🏫
9.8:1 Class Size
💰
$38,450 Per Student
A+ Excellent

HARLEY AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 K – 02 Elementary
👥
424 Students
👨‍🏫
12.0:1 Class Size
💰
$36,158 Per Student

Nearby Schools (5 more)

Schools in adjacent ZIP codes that may serve this area

A+ Excellent

NORTH RIDGE SCHOOL

📚 K – 02 Elementary
📍 300 TOWNLINE RD, COMMACK
👥
339 Students
👨‍🏫
11.7:1 Class Size
💰
$37,712 Per Student
A+ Excellent

OLDFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL

📚 06 – 08 Middle
📍 2 OLDFIELD RD, GREENLAWN
👥
629 Students
👨‍🏫
10.7:1 Class Size
💰
$32,724 Per Student
A+ Excellent

SAWMILL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

📚 03 – 05 Elementary
📍 103 NEW HWY, COMMACK
👥
558 Students
👨‍🏫
9.2:1 Class Size
💰
$37,712 Per Student
A+ Excellent

THOMAS J LAHEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 03 – 05 Elementary
📍 625 PULASKI RD, GREENLAWN
👥
581 Students
👨‍🏫
10.7:1 Class Size
💰
$32,724 Per Student
A+ Excellent

HARBORFIELDS HIGH SCHOOL

📚 09 – 12 High School
📍 98 TAYLOR AVE, GREENLAWN
👥
928 Students
👨‍🏫
10.9:1 Class Size
💰
$32,724 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 2,407 Off-Campus Students
C+
Western Suffolk BOCES
274 students · 1.7 mi
C
Five Towns College
723 students · 5.4 mi
C+
Long Island Beauty School-Hauppauge
119 students · 6.5 mi
C
New York Institute of Beauty
241 students · 7.9 mi
C
Access Careers-Islandia
314 students · 8.5 mi
B
Farmingdale State College
9,541 students · 9.5 mi
B+
Stony Brook University
25,865 students · 10.9 mi
C+
New York College of Health Professions
97 students · 11.0 mi

Investor Insight: With 2,407 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Northport, NY better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in East Northport, NY. With home values at $780K and rents near $2,350/mo, other strategies can work but produce stable rather than outsized returns.

How quickly do rentals get leased in East Northport, NY?

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

What is the renter demographic in East Northport, NY?

The tenant pool in East Northport, NY is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $2,350/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

Can owner-occupants cash flow in East Northport, NY?

The a challenging house-hack environment in East Northport, NY reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

How strict are landlord regulations in East Northport, NY?

NY law tenant-protective for landlords, and East Northport inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

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