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Market MapNew YorkSeneca

Seneca County

New YorkPopulation: 33,651
75
/100
Strong Buy
#0 of 0 counties
#2 in New York (62 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated May 18, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$216,338
Median Home Price
0% below national median
$1,298/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
0.60%
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
75/100
75
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
87/100

Based on 5.4% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
84/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

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

  • +Strong price appreciation (+5.4% YoY)
  • +Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

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

Economic Indicators

Population
33,651
Median Income
—
Data pending
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
—
Data pending

Who this market fits

Best for
  • +Appreciation buyers: YoY growth is meaningfully above the long-run average
Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
BroomeNY
76$187,106$1,4219.11%Strong BuyView
CurrentSenecaNY
75$216,338Est. pending—Strong Buy
OneidaNY
75$225,470$1,4727.84%Strong 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

The Bottom Line

Strong BuySeneca is a strong buy market with excellent fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

Seneca County in New York scores 75/100, ranking #0 of 0 US counties (top 50%). 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 Seneca with stronger cash flow

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

Cheaper alternatives to Seneca

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

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Seneca vs Oneida for rentals
  • Seneca vs Broome for rentals
  • Seneca vs Chemung for rentals
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