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Market MapNew YorkLewis

Lewis County

New YorkPopulation: 26,690
73
/100
Buy
#61 of 1,000 counties
#3 in New York (62 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated May 11, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$189,418
Median Home Price
19% below national median
$11,247/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.94%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
73/100
73
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
82/100

Based on 3.6% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
86/100

Price-to-income ratio of 2.9x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
26,690
Median Income
$64,401
vs $57,059 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
2.9x
Very affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
CurrentLewisNY
73$189,418Est. pending—Buy
SenecaNY
73$210,142Est. pending—BuyView
ChemungNY
73$151,982$1,1619.17%BuyView
CattaraugusNY
73$158,795$1,0898.23%BuyView
SteubenNY
72$163,769$1,3329.76%BuyView
OnondagaNY
72$264,378$1,6277.39%BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyLewis offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Lewis County in New York scores 73/100, ranking #61 of 1,000 US counties (top 8%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Lewis with stronger cash flow

  • Steuben County for cash-flow rentals
  • Chemung County for cash-flow rentals
  • Cattaraugus County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Lewis

  • Chemung County, lower entry price
  • Cattaraugus County, lower entry price
  • Steuben County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Lewis vs Seneca for rentals
  • Lewis vs Chemung for rentals
  • Lewis vs Cattaraugus for rentals
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