Real Estate Investing in Syracuse, New York (13211)

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Onondaga County • Population: 6,155 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 13211 (Syracuse, NY)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GREAT FIT
Grade A (91/100)

Strong fundamentals — affordable, appreciating, and stable. A confident pick for primary residence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

Rare combination of both appreciation and cash flow. These markets don't last long — worth serious consideration.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

• 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

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $200,820
Avg Monthly Rent $1,350
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $69,419
% Renters 25.2%

Market Analysis: 13211 Syracuse

Not every below-median market is a bargain. Syracuse's 13211 ZIP sits at signals that favor experienced operators who can absorb the risk $201K pricing implies.

Distressed markets are won on execution, not on spreadsheets. ZIP 13211 reflects the profile where tenant screening, deferred maintenance, and local relationships determine the outcome.

Regionally, 13211 sits on the difficult end of the NY spectrum. The a strong candidate for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

Who lives in 13211 is part of why the ZIP is priced as it is. The demographic profile requires hands-on management, tight screening, and local knowledge.

seems 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 Syracuse:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 77/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
25/25
Stability
9/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 2.9× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+11.3%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,350/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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BALANCED MARKET
Syracuse, NY Metro Area
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
23 days
Average time to sell
Fast
7.7%
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 Syracuse, NY metro data
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Property Strategy for 13211

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
4BR
7.5% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+10.8% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$47,991/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $159,801 $1,500 6.8% +10.8% $79,900
3BR $183,117 $1,820 7.2% +9.2% $61,039
4BR $191,963 $1,990 7.5% +9.3% $47,991

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$211K$182K$152K$123K$94K$64KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 13211 Compare?

Metric 13211 Syracuse Syracuse, NY New York
Home Value $200,820 $122,370 N/A $505,608
5-Year CAGR 9.3% 8.6% N/A 6.6%
Avg Rent $1,350 $1,469 N/A -
Cap Rate 5.2% 5.1% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
5.2%
Fair
5yr Growth
+9.3%
Strong

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Syracuse, NY metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
29%
Days Pending
0/2
23 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $200,820
Monthly Rent $1,350
Price-to-Rent 12.4:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 8.1%
Cap Rate 5.2%
5-Year IRR 14.6%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +11.3% ▲
3-Year CAGR +11.2% ▲
5-Year CAGR +9.3% ▲
10-Year CAGR +9.5% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 5.2%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (5.2%). 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
6.6%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
+9.3%
Growing
Eviction process: Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 13211

Population: 6,155

💰 Median Household Income
$69,419
This area
$69,419
State
$86,376
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
25.2%
This area
25.2%
State
26.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
4.0%
This area
4.0%
State
-24.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
15.6%
This area
15.6%
State
4.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
36.3 years
This area
36.3 years
State
7.4 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
6.6%
This area
6.6%
State
19.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 78.9%
Other/Mixed 12.2%
Asian 6.8%
Hispanic/Latino 4.5%
Black/African American 2.2%
👶 Under 18
21.8%
This area
21.8%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
14.6%
This area
14.6%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
4.1%
This area
4.1%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 13211

A Avg School Grade
3 Schools
8.8:1 Avg Class Size
$24,740 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

ROXBORO ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 K – 04 Elementary
👥
430 Students
👨‍🏫
10.6:1 Class Size
💰
$24,740 Per Student
A+ Excellent

ROXBORO ROAD MIDDLE SCHOOL

📚 05 – 07 School
👥
705 Students
👨‍🏫
10.3:1 Class Size
💰
$24,740 Per Student
B Good

ONONDAGA-CORTLAND-MADISON BOCES

📚 K – 12 K-12
👥
1,089 Students
👨‍🏫
5.3:1 Class Size

Nearby Schools (5 more)

Schools in adjacent ZIP codes that may serve this area

A+ Excellent

ALLEN ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 K – 04 Elementary
📍 803 ALLEN RD, NORTH SYRACUSE
👥
325 Students
👨‍🏫
10.3:1 Class Size
💰
$24,740 Per Student
A+ Excellent

GRANT MIDDLE SCHOOL

📚 06 – 08 Middle
📍 2400 GRANT BLVD, SYRACUSE
👥
601 Students
👨‍🏫
10.4:1 Class Size
💰
$29,153 Per Student
A+ Excellent

LEMOYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 1528 LEMOYNE AVE, SYRACUSE
👥
323 Students
👨‍🏫
10.1:1 Class Size
💰
$29,153 Per Student
A+ Excellent

SMITH ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 K – 04 Elementary
📍 5959 SMITH RD, NORTH SYRACUSE
👥
564 Students
👨‍🏫
11.6:1 Class Size
💰
$24,740 Per Student
A+ Excellent

FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 428 S ALVORD ST, SYRACUSE
👥
646 Students
👨‍🏫
14.6:1 Class Size
💰
$29,153 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

8 Nearby 273 Off-Campus Students
C
Continental School of Beauty Culture-Mattydale
145 students · 1.4 mi
C
Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES
342 students · 2.8 mi
C
Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital
179 students · 3.2 mi
C+
St. Joseph's College of Nursing
283 students · 3.6 mi
C+
Le Moyne College
3,154 students · 4.0 mi
C+
Upstate Medical University
1,286 students · 4.4 mi
D
National Tractor Trailer School Inc-Liverpool
282 students · 4.5 mi
B
Syracuse University
22,948 students · 4.7 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home value in Syracuse, NY?

Syracuse, NY home values average about $201K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $1,350/mo in monthly income.

How landlord-friendly is Syracuse, NY?

NY ranks as a tenant-protective state for landlord-tenant law. Syracuse generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

Is the tenant base reliable in Syracuse, NY?

Syracuse, NY offers a predictable renter base at the $1,350/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

What is the typical vacancy rate in Syracuse, NY?

Expect elevated vacancy in Syracuse, NY. Rents at $1,350/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

How viable is house hacking in Syracuse, NY?

Syracuse, NY is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $201K price point reasonable to enter.

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