Real Estate Investing in Interlaken, New York (14847)

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Seneca County • Population: 2,385 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 14847 (Interlaken, NY)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (60/100)

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

📈 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: 23.3% 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

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $252,881
Avg Monthly Rent $1,134
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $73,030
% Renters 18.7%

Market Analysis: 14847 Interlaken

Investors eyeing 14847 need to respect the fundamentals at play. Home values of $253K come alongside slower price movement and elevated management overhead.

Rent of $1,134/mo on a $253K basis reads well until vacancy, delinquency, and capex enter the model. The honest cap rate in 14847 sits below the stated 0.0% once reality is priced in.

ZIP 14847's metrics run below Seneca County's averages on price growth and tenant stability. Investors who ignore that regional gap tend to relearn it the hard way.

The demographic picture in 14847 includes headwinds that any investor should price in. Income distribution skews lower than Interlaken averages, and tenant stability requires active management.

Strategically, 14847 can be a high-return sleeve of a diversified portfolio — but it should not be the whole portfolio, and it should not be someone's first deal.

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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 Interlaken:

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 3.5× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+5.5%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,134/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
Seneca Falls, NY Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
7.3%
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 Seneca Falls, NY metro data
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Property Strategy for 14847

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
4BR
5.2% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+9.1% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$72,463/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $210,428 $1,260 4.3% +9.1% $105,214
3BR $231,549 $1,670 5.2% +8.0% $77,183
4BR $289,854 $2,110 5.2% +7.7% $72,463

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$266K$234K$201K$169K$137K$105KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 14847 Compare?

Metric 14847 Interlaken Seneca Falls, NY New York
Home Value $252,881 $252,881 N/A $505,608
5-Year CAGR 5.3% 5.3% N/A 6.6%
Avg Rent $1,134 $1,134 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
+5.3%
Moderate

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Seneca Falls, NY metro

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

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $252,881
Monthly Rent $1,134
Price-to-Rent 18.6:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 5.4%
Cap Rate 3.5%
5-Year IRR 8.8%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +5.5% ▲
3-Year CAGR +5.0% ▲
5-Year CAGR +5.3% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.4% ▲

🏠 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
23.3%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
+5.3%
Stable
Eviction process: Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 14847

Population: 2,385

💰 Median Household Income
$73,030
This area
$73,030
State
$86,376
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
18.7%
This area
18.7%
State
26.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
1.9%
This area
1.9%
State
-24.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
34.2%
This area
34.2%
State
4.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
44.8 years
This area
44.8 years
State
7.4 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
23.3%
This area
23.3%
State
19.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 92.5%
Other/Mixed 4.9%
Black/African American 1.6%
Hispanic/Latino 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
👶 Under 18
22.5%
This area
22.5%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
23.5%
This area
23.5%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
6.1%
This area
6.1%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 14847

A+ Avg School Grade
1 Schools
9.0:1 Avg Class Size
$35,610 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

SOUTH SENECA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
295 Students
👨‍🏫
9.0:1 Class Size
💰
$35,610 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

1 Nearby
C
Wells College
357 students · 9.9 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a house cost in Interlaken, NY?

Median home price in Interlaken, NY is near $253K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been measured and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

How tight is the rental market in Interlaken, NY?

Vacancy in Interlaken, NY is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $1,134/mo.

Is Interlaken, NY suited for a house hack?

House hacking in Interlaken, NY is reasonable to execute. Prices around $253K and rents of $1,134/mo solid owner-occupant economics.

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

Landlord-friendliness in Interlaken, NY is tenant-protective. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

What is the tenant pool like in Interlaken, NY?

Interlaken, NY draws a steady base of working renters. Demand at the $1,134/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

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