Real Estate Investing in Saugerities, New York (12477)

Everything the listing leaves out — vacancy, rent trend, cap rate, landlord climate. All free.

Ulster County • Population: 18,789 • Data updated: September 2026

☆ Watch this market Free account

Should you buy in 12477 (Saugerities, NY)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (61/100)

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
  • High vacancy: 12.2% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

What’s happening in Saugerities, NY (12477)?

Click any question — our AI will research it live from the web and show you sources.

✨ Live AI + Web Search
Want to ask your own questions? Upgrade to Pro for unlimited custom queries.
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 $415,340
Avg Monthly Rent $2,083
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $71,094
% Renters 31.7%

Market Analysis: 12477 Saugerities

The 12477 ZIP covers a section of Saugerities that demands careful diligence. Prices near $415K look accessible, but the work to make a deal cash flow is real.

For an experienced owner, 12477 can be a an appealing option for hunting ground — but the discount at $415K reflects genuine risk that outside investors often underestimate.

ZIP 12477's metrics run below Ulster County's averages on price growth and tenant stability. Investors who ignore that regional gap tend to relearn it the hard way.

Put differently, 18,789 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.

New investors are better served looking at Saugerities's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 12477. The learning curve here is expensive when the lesson is wrong.

Explore the Data — Click a Tab Below
🏦 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 Saugerities:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 69/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
25/25
Stability
11/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 5.8× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+3.6%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $2,083/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.
⚖️
BALANCED MARKET
Kingston, NY Metro Area
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
55 days
Average time to sell
Average
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 Kingston, NY metro data
🏠

Property Strategy for 12477

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
3BR
3.7% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
5BR
+11.8% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
5BR
$121,935/bedroom
📊 Compare All Property Types →
Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
1BR $290,980 $1,280 3.2% +10.4% $290,980
2BR $335,904 $1,680 3.6% +11.3% $167,952
3BR $407,673 $2,070 3.7% +10.7% $135,891
4BR $501,404 $2,220 3.2% +11.5% $125,351
5BR $609,677 +11.8% $121,935

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$435K$378K$322K$265K$208K$152KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$2,132$2,064$1,995$1,926$1,858$1,789Jul 2025Jan 2026Jul 2026

📊 How Does 12477 Compare?

Metric 12477 Saugerities Kingston, NY New York
Home Value $415,340 $415,340 N/A $505,608
5-Year CAGR 7.0% 7.0% N/A 6.6%
Avg Rent $2,083 $2,083 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.9% 3.9% - -
💡 Why Invest in 12477? Click to expand

With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

📊 See where this ZIP ranks in our Best-of lists →
A great house in the wrong ZIP is still a bad deal — screen every market by cash flow & cap rate.
Open the Market Finder →
Free to search · investor plans from $19/mo

Landlord Ground Truth

Real numbers from people who own or manage rentals in ZIP 12477 (Saugerities, NY). Anonymous, moderated, never written by AI.

Do you own or manage rentals in ZIP 12477 (Saugerities, NY)?

~25 seconds · no account needed · your report is anonymous

Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.9%
Low
5yr Growth
+7.0%
Strong

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Kingston, NY metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
43%
Days Pending
1/2
55 days

View all metro crash risk rankings →

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $415,340
Monthly Rent $2,083
Price-to-Rent 16.6:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 6.0%
Cap Rate 3.9%
5-Year IRR 10.9%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +3.6% ▲
3-Year CAGR +5.5% ▲
5-Year CAGR +7.0% ▲
10-Year CAGR +8.6% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.9%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.9%). 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.

Run an IRR Analysis →

⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
12.2%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
+7.0%
Growing
Eviction process: Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 12477

Population: 18,789

💰 Median Household Income
$71,094
This area
$71,094
State
$86,376
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
31.7%
This area
31.7%
State
26.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.2%
This area
2.2%
State
-24.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
32.6%
This area
32.6%
State
4.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
47.6 years
This area
47.6 years
State
7.4 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
12.2%
This area
12.2%
State
19.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 86.3%
Other/Mixed 11.7%
Hispanic/Latino 7.7%
Black/African American 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
👶 Under 18
17.6%
This area
17.6%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
20.8%
This area
20.8%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
1.4%
This area
1.4%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

🚧

Crime & Safety Data Coming Soon

We're integrating comprehensive crime statistics including violent crime rates, property crime, and safety scores to help you make informed investment decisions.

Expected: Q1 2025

🎓 Schools in 12477

A+ Avg School Grade
4 Schools
10.9:1 Avg Class Size
$30,103 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

CAHILL SCHOOL

📚 K – 06 School
👥
412 Students
👨‍🏫
10.9:1 Class Size
💰
$30,103 Per Student
A+ Excellent

MORSE SCHOOL

📚 K – 06 School
👥
305 Students
👨‍🏫
10.8:1 Class Size
💰
$30,103 Per Student
A+ Excellent

SAUGERTIES JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

📚 07 – 08 Middle
👥
362 Students
👨‍🏫
9.8:1 Class Size
💰
$30,103 Per Student
A+ Excellent

SAUGERTIES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
768 Students
👨‍🏫
12.0:1 Class Size
💰
$30,103 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

Traditional school ratings rely heavily on standardized test scores, which often reflect family income more than school quality. Repit takes a different approach.

We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

  • Class Size — Smaller classes mean more individual attention
  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

2 Nearby 547 Off-Campus Students
B
Bard College
2,922 students · 6.4 mi
C
Columbia-Greene Community College
1,696 students · 13.1 mi

Investor Insight: With 547 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saugerities, NY a smart market for rental property?

Yes - Saugerities, NY a 3.0/5 investability score. With $415K home prices against $2,083/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

What kind of tenants rent in Saugerities, NY?

The renter base in Saugerities, NY is reasonable for the $2,083/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields even-keeled tenants.

How should investors approach Saugerities, NY?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Saugerities, NY. With home values at $415K and rents near $2,083/mo, other strategies can work but produce stable rather than outsized returns.

Are there empty rentals in Saugerities, NY?

Saugerities, NY carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect stable absorption at market rents of $2,083/mo.

How expensive is real estate in Saugerities, NY?

Homes in Saugerities, NY typically sell near $415K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which predictable long-term demand.

You know 12477 now. You don’t know where it ranks.

This page stays free — all of it. What one page can’t tell you is how 12477 compares to every other market. Investor ($19/mo) screens every U.S. ZIP by cap rate, the 1% rule, vacancy and landlord climate, and exports your shortlist.

Compare Plans

How 12477 ranks in Kingston, NY

Every ZIP in this metro, ranked. Free.

Cash Flow → Appreciation → Affordable →
🤖

AI Market Advisor

Ask questions about investing in 12477 (Saugerities)

Loading...

Community Ratings

What people who’ve spent time here actually say. Not paid reviews.

Be the first to rate 12477 (Saugerities, NY).

It takes 30 seconds. No signup. Your rating helps everyone who comes here after you.