Real Estate Investing in Newfield, New York (14867)

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Tompkins County • Population: 5,188 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 14867 (Newfield, 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
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

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $270,090
Avg Monthly Rent $1,386
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $61,837
% Renters 24.7%

Market Analysis: 14867 Newfield

This part of Tompkins County is not an easy win. The 14867 ZIP reflects softness in key indicators, and the playbook that works in cleaner markets often stalls here.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $270K asset, 14867 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

Put differently, 14867 offers a low basis, the region around Newfield has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

The 14867 ZIP's population of 5,188 has faced economic pressure over the last decade. That pressure shows up in rent delinquency patterns that reflects the need for careful underwriting.

Distressed ZIPs reward experience. sturdy returns are possible in 14867, but they flow to investors who already understand how to operate in soft markets.

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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 Newfield:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 67/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
9/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4.4× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+2.2%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,386/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
Ithaca, NY Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
8.5%
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 Ithaca, NY metro data
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Property Strategy for 14867

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
4BR
5.0% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
4BR
+8.6% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$79,882/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $227,040 $1,540 4.9% +7.7% $113,520
3BR $270,523 $1,850 4.9% +8.0% $90,174
4BR $319,530 $2,200 5.0% +8.6% $79,882

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$281K$249K$217K$185K$153K$120KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 14867 Compare?

Metric 14867 Newfield Ithaca, NY New York
Home Value $270,090 $270,090 N/A $505,608
5-Year CAGR 6.1% 6.1% N/A 6.6%
Avg Rent $1,386 $1,386 N/A -
Cap Rate 4.0% 4.0% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.0%
Fair
5yr Growth
+6.1%
Strong

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Ithaca, NY metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
51%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $270,090
Monthly Rent $1,386
Price-to-Rent 16.2:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 6.2%
Cap Rate 4.0%
5-Year IRR 10.1%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +2.2% ▲
3-Year CAGR +4.4% ▲
5-Year CAGR +6.1% ▲
10-Year CAGR +5.5% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.0%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.0%). 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
5.2%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
+6.1%
Growing
Eviction process: Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 14867

Population: 5,188

💰 Median Household Income
$61,837
This area
$61,837
State
$86,376
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
24.7%
This area
24.7%
State
26.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.9%
This area
2.9%
State
-24.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
29.1%
This area
29.1%
State
4.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
44.6 years
This area
44.6 years
State
7.4 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
5.2%
This area
5.2%
State
19.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 99.0%
Black/African American 0.6%
Other/Mixed 0.5%
👶 Under 18
20.7%
This area
20.7%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
18.6%
This area
18.6%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
3.9%
This area
3.9%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 14867

A+ Avg School Grade
3 Schools
8.2:1 Avg Class Size
$28,221 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

NEWFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
322 Students
👨‍🏫
8.5:1 Class Size
💰
$28,221 Per Student
A+ Excellent

NEWFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
157 Students
👨‍🏫
6.4:1 Class Size
💰
$28,221 Per Student
A+ Excellent

NEWFIELD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
175 Students
👨‍🏫
9.6:1 Class Size
💰
$28,221 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

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

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  • 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
C+
Ithaca College
4,828 students · 8.3 mi
A
Cornell University
26,264 students · 9.9 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of investing works in Newfield, NY?

In Newfield, NY the robust play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $270K prices and $1,386/mo rents suits that approach.

Is the tenant base reliable in Newfield, NY?

Newfield, NY offers a even-keeled renter base at the $1,386/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

How much is rent in Newfield, NY?

Average rent in Newfield, NY is approximately $1,386/mo per month. Against $270K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

Should investors worry about vacancy in Newfield, NY?

Newfield, NY carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect measured absorption at market rents of $1,386/mo.

Is Newfield, NY suited for a house hack?

House hacking works a challenging in Newfield, NY. Rents of $1,386/mo against $270K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

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