Real Estate Investing in Wayland, New York (14572)

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Steuben County • Population: 4,745 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 14572 (Wayland, NY)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (75/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

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

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: 19.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • 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

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $168,390
Avg Monthly Rent $1,161
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $62,000
% Renters 17.7%

Market Analysis: 14572 Wayland

The 14572 ZIP covers a section of Wayland that demands careful diligence. Prices near $168K 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 $168K asset, 14572 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

Within NY, ZIP 14572 trails on several market indicators that neighboring Steuben County submarkets outperform. The gap is real and sturdy enough to shape underwriting.

A sturdy renter share of 18% in 14572 is not, on its own, a problem — but paired with below-average income and high mobility, it changes the operating playbook.

New investors are better served looking at Wayland's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 14572. 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 Wayland:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 70/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 2.7× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+5.0%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,161/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
Corning, 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 Corning, NY metro data
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Property Strategy for 14572

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
4BR
7.3% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+7.0% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
5BR
$39,278/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $155,463 $1,290 6.0% +7.0% $77,732
3BR $163,533 $1,550 6.8% +6.3% $54,511
4BR $167,863 $1,710 7.3% +7.0% $41,966
5BR $196,390 +7.0% $39,278

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$176K$155K$135K$114K$93K$73KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 14572 Compare?

Metric 14572 Wayland Corning, NY New York
Home Value $168,390 $168,390 N/A $505,608
5-Year CAGR 5.1% 5.1% N/A 6.6%
Avg Rent $1,161 $1,161 N/A -
Cap Rate 5.4% 5.4% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
5.4%
Fair
5yr Growth
+5.1%
Moderate

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Corning, NY metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
54%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $168,390
Monthly Rent $1,161
Price-to-Rent 12.1:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 8.3%
Cap Rate 5.4%
5-Year IRR 10.5%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +5.0% ▲
3-Year CAGR +4.6% ▲
5-Year CAGR +5.1% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.3% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 5.4%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (5.4%). 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
19.4%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
+5.1%
Stable
Eviction process: Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 14572

Population: 4,745

💰 Median Household Income
$62,000
This area
$62,000
State
$86,376
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
17.7%
This area
17.7%
State
26.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.7%
This area
3.7%
State
-24.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
17.2%
This area
17.2%
State
4.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
37.7 years
This area
37.7 years
State
7.4 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
19.4%
This area
19.4%
State
19.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 91.2%
Other/Mixed 8.1%
Hispanic/Latino 5.2%
Black/African American 0.7%
👶 Under 18
27.9%
This area
27.9%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
15.3%
This area
15.3%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
13.0%
This area
13.0%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 14572

A+ Avg School Grade
3 Schools
9.8:1 Avg Class Size
$27,368 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

WAYLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 K – 04 Elementary
👥
449 Students
👨‍🏫
10.2:1 Class Size
💰
$27,368 Per Student
A+ Excellent

WAYLAND-COHOCTON HIGH SCHOOL

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
415 Students
👨‍🏫
9.5:1 Class Size
💰
$27,368 Per Student
A+ Excellent

WAYLAND-COHOCTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

📚 05 – 08 School
👥
395 Students
👨‍🏫
9.7:1 Class Size
💰
$27,368 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is real estate in Wayland, NY a good investment right now?

Our data puts Wayland, NY at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $168K and rents around $1,161/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

How quickly do rentals get leased in Wayland, NY?

Wayland, NY sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader NY rental market.

Is Wayland, NY good for house hacking?

Wayland, NY is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $168K price point reasonable to enter.

What type of investing works in Wayland, NY?

In Wayland, NY the solid play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $168K prices and $1,161/mo rents suits that approach.

What monthly rent should investors expect in Wayland, NY?

Wayland, NY rentals go for roughly $1,161/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $168K acquisition costs.

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