Binghamton is the highest-scoring rental market in New York, with a Star Score of 80/100 and a gross yield of 9.5% on a typical home value of $203,310 (September 2026 data). 8 New York metros rank among the top US markets tracked.
| # | Market | Home value | Rent/mo | Yield | Star Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Binghamton | $203,310 | $1,610 | 9.5% | 80 |
| 2 | Utica | $231,322 | $1,424 | 7.4% | 70 |
| 3 | Syracuse | $268,949 | $1,627 | 7.3% | 66 |
| 4 | Rochester | $281,279 | $1,532 | 6.5% | 57 |
| 5 | Buffalo | $287,359 | $1,451 | 6.1% | 49 |
| 6 | New York | $730,949 | $3,546 | 5.8% | 39 |
| 7 | Kingston | $451,632 | $2,015 | 5.4% | 38 |
| 8 | Albany | $373,057 | $1,693 | 5.4% | 37 |