Real Estate Investing in Speonk, New York (11972)

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Suffolk County • Population: 309 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 11972 (Speonk, NY)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (36/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 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
4 flags
  • High vacancy: 35.6% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.
  • Elevated poverty: 29.5% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 26.2 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

• Limited market data — this is a very small market; averages are built from few observations and can swing widely. • Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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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 $769,230
Avg Monthly Rent $2,448
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income N/A
% Renters 50.3%

Market Analysis: 11972 Speonk

Investors eyeing 11972 need to respect the fundamentals at play. Home values of $769K come alongside slower price movement and elevated management overhead.

The 11972 ZIP can work — but only with a tight operating hand. Remote landlords and passive investors tend to struggle here more than the underwriting suggests.

The gap between 11972 and stronger Speonk ZIPs is not closing quickly. Investors should weight long-horizon assumptions accordingly.

Resident income in 11972 sits below the county median. That reality colors rent collection, vacancy, and reinvestment math in ways that outside investors often underestimate.

Distressed ZIPs reward experience. substantial returns are possible in 11972, but they flow to investors who already understand how to operate in soft markets.

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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 Speonk:

Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost × the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+5.6%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $2,448/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.

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$805K$702K$598K$495K$392K$288KDec 2012Oct 2019Jul 2026

📊 How Does 11972 Compare?

Metric 11972 Speonk New York
Home Value $769,230 $769,230 $505,608
5-Year CAGR 5.9% 5.9% 6.6%
Avg Rent $2,448 $2,448 -
Cap Rate 2.5% 2.5% -
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With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

50% of households rent in this area, creating consistent tenant demand for landlords.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.5%
Low
5yr Growth
+5.9%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $769,230
Monthly Rent $2,448
Price-to-Rent 26.2:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 3.8%
Cap Rate 2.5%
5-Year IRR 8.4%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +5.6% ▲
3-Year CAGR +5.1% ▲
5-Year CAGR +5.9% ▲
10-Year CAGR +7.1% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.5%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.5%). 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
35.6%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
+5.9%
Stable
Eviction process: Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 11972

Population: 309

💰 Median Household Income
N/A
🏠 Renter Occupied
50.3%
This area
50.3%
State
26.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
0.0%
This area
0.0%
State
-24.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
45.9%
This area
45.9%
State
4.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
45.4 years
This area
45.4 years
State
7.4 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
35.6%
This area
35.6%
State
19.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 99.0%
Hispanic/Latino 0.5%
Black/African American 0.5%
Other/Mixed 0.5%
👶 Under 18
32.4%
This area
32.4%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
17.9%
This area
17.9%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
29.5%
This area
29.5%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 11972

Nearby Schools (5 more)

Schools in adjacent ZIP codes that may serve this area

A+ Excellent

EASTPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 03 – 06 School
📍 390 MONTAUK HWY, EASTPORT
👥
321 Students
👨‍🏫
11.2:1 Class Size
💰
$32,272 Per Student
A+ Excellent

WESTHAMPTON BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 K – 05 Elementary
📍 379 MILL RD, WESTHAMPTON BEACH
👥
332 Students
👨‍🏫
7.0:1 Class Size
💰
$33,691 Per Student
A+ Excellent

WESTHAMPTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

📚 06 – 08 Middle
📍 340 MILL RD, WESTHAMPTON BEACH
👥
405 Students
👨‍🏫
7.9:1 Class Size
💰
$33,691 Per Student
A+ Excellent

TUTTLE AVENUE SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 02 Elementary
📍 1 TUTTLE AVE, EASTPORT
👥
223 Students
👨‍🏫
8.5:1 Class Size
💰
$32,272 Per Student
A+ Excellent

WESTHAMPTON BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

📚 09 – 12 High School
📍 49 LILAC RD, WESTHAMPTON BEACH
👥
991 Students
👨‍🏫
12.0:1 Class Size
💰
$33,691 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

1 Nearby 1 Off-Campus Students
C+
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
9 students · 7.4 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

How strong are rents in Speonk, NY?

Expect rents around $2,448/mo per month in Speonk, NY. With home values at $769K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

What is the tenant pool like in Speonk, NY?

Speonk, NY draws a steady base of working renters. Demand at the $2,448/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

What are home prices like in Speonk, NY?

Homes in Speonk, NY typically sell near $769K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which even-keeled long-term demand.

Can I live-in-and-rent in Speonk, NY?

Speonk, NY is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $769K price point reasonable to enter.

What is it like being a landlord in Speonk, NY?

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

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