Real Estate Investing in Freedom, New York (14065)

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Cattaraugus County • Population: 1,769 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 14065 (Freedom, NY)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (66/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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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
  • Elevated vacancy: 9.7% vacancy may signal weakening demand.
  • 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

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $202,418
Avg Monthly Rent $909
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $65,486
% Renters 6.2%

Market Analysis: 14065 Freedom

The 14065 ZIP covers a section of Freedom that demands careful diligence. Prices near $202K look accessible, but the work to make a deal cash flow is real.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $202K asset, 14065 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

Within NY, ZIP 14065 trails on several market indicators that neighboring Cattaraugus County submarkets outperform. The gap is real and resilient enough to shape underwriting.

Resident income in 14065 sits below the county median. That reality colors rent collection, vacancy, and reinvestment math in ways that outside investors often underestimate.

New investors are better served looking at Freedom's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 14065. The learning curve here is expensive when the lesson is wrong.

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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 Freedom:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 70/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.1× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+9.1%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $909/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
WARM
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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WARM MARKET
Olean, NY Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very 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 Olean, NY metro data
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Property Strategy for 14065

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
4.8% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+9.1% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$57,537/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $150,811 $1,010 4.8% +9.1% $75,405
3BR $197,795 $1,260 4.6% +8.1% $65,932
4BR $230,147 $1,460 4.6% +7.8% $57,537

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$211K$186K$161K$136K$112K$87KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 14065 Compare?

Metric 14065 Freedom Olean, NY New York
Home Value $202,418 $202,418 N/A $505,608
5-Year CAGR 7.0% 7.0% N/A 6.6%
Avg Rent $909 $909 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.5% 3.5% - -
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With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.5%
Low
5yr Growth
+7.0%
Strong

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Olean, NY metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
65%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $202,418
Monthly Rent $909
Price-to-Rent 18.6:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 5.4%
Cap Rate 3.5%
5-Year IRR 10.5%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +9.1% ▲
3-Year CAGR +5.9% ▲
5-Year CAGR +7.0% ▲
10-Year CAGR +7.4% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.5%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.5%). 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
9.7%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
+7.0%
Growing
Eviction process: Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 14065

Population: 1,769

💰 Median Household Income
$65,486
This area
$65,486
State
$86,376
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
6.2%
This area
6.2%
State
26.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
0.5%
This area
0.5%
State
-24.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
13.6%
This area
13.6%
State
4.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
40.4 years
This area
40.4 years
State
7.4 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
9.7%
This area
9.7%
State
19.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 96.5%
Other/Mixed 3.1%
Hispanic/Latino 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
👶 Under 18
25.8%
This area
25.8%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
15.9%
This area
15.9%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
7.6%
This area
7.6%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

1 Nearby
C+
Houghton University
1,014 students · 9.0 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Freedom, NY a good market for buy-and-hold investors?

Freedom, NY rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $202K and rents near $909/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

Are rents high in Freedom, NY?

Rental rates in Freedom, NY average $909/mo. Tenant demand and $202K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

Is Freedom, NY suited for a house hack?

House hacking in Freedom, NY is reasonable to execute. Prices around $202K and rents of $909/mo solid owner-occupant economics.

How much does a house cost in Freedom, NY?

Median home price in Freedom, NY is near $202K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been reliable and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

What is the smart move for investors in Freedom, NY?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Freedom, NY. With home values at $202K and rents near $909/mo, other strategies can work but produce stable rather than outsized returns.

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