Diving into theZillow Home Value Indexdata reveals fascinating insights about New Yorks most affordable neighborhoods.
These urban pockets in Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse offer property values dramatically lower than the state average.
Did you know the average home value in these 25 neighborhoods is just $86,380 in 2025?
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Thats remarkable when you consider New Yorks reputation for high real estate prices.
Youre witnessing the early stages of revitalization in many of these communities.
The neighborhoods show fascinating patterns of growth and development.
Youll notice Rochester neighborhoods consistently showing strong recovery patterns, while Syracuse areas demonstrate remarkable growth since 2020.
This data reveals untapped opportunities in these urban cores.
Washington Square
Centered around a historic Syracuse park, Washington Square combines architectural heritage with remarkable value.
At number 24 on our list, Washington Square still offers significant value despite exceeding the $100,000 threshold.
Youll be impressed by its 312.85% appreciation since 2010, when homes averaged just $24,663.
Emslie
Situated in Buffalos evolving east side, Emslie demonstrates consistent appreciation while maintaining relative affordability.
Grider
Located in Buffalos northeast section, Grider exemplifies the citys dramatic revival in previously overlooked areas.
Plymouth Exchange
Tucked in Rochesters southwest quadrant, Plymouth-Exchange showcases the citys impressive residential revival.
Despite nearly tripling in value since 2010, Plymouth-Exchange maintains impressive affordability.
Fruit Belt
Adjacent to Buffalos growing medical campus, Fruit Belt presents a unique growth pattern.
With just 6.52% appreciation since 2020, Fruit Belt represents a more established market among Buffalos affordable communities.
First Ward
Situated along Buffalos waterfront, First Ward combines industrial heritage with emerging residential appeal.
The 86.90% growth in the last five years alone signals strong momentum in this revitalizing Buffalo community.
Skunk City
Despite its quirky name, Syracuses Skunk City neighborhood offers serious value and growth potential.
Youll be astonished by its extraordinary 365.43% increase since 2010, when homes averaged just $18,216.
Edgerton
Bordered by historic parkland in Rochester, Edgerton presents an interesting market evolution.
This represents a 136.15% overall increase, with particularly impressive 77.72% growth in the last five years.
The area demonstrates Rochesters resilience while maintaining affordability that puts it among New Yorks most accessible housing markets.
Genesee Moselle
Nestled in Buffalos eastern corridor, Genesee Moselle exemplifies dramatic urban revival through its housing market.
Near Westside
Located just west of downtown Syracuse, the Near Westside community combines central location with exceptional value.
The neighborhood exemplifies Onondaga Countys resurgence while maintaining impressive affordability.
Genesee Jefferson
Anchored at the intersection of major Rochester thoroughfares, Genesee-Jefferson showcases impressive growth.
Despite this remarkable appreciation, the neighborhood remains within New Yorks most accessible housing markets.
Kingsley
Positioned in Buffalos urban core, Kingsley represents a relatively new addition to the tracked neighborhoods.
Youll find this area has limited historical data, with no recorded values for 2010 and 2015.
The neighborhood exemplifies Rochesters residential renaissance while maintaining affordability that places it among New Yorks least expensive communities.
N. Marketview Heights
Situated in Rochesters northeast section, North Marketview Heights presents compelling value alongside urban accessibility.
This area exemplifies Rochesters renaissance while maintaining extraordinary affordability.
Upper Falls
Straddling the Genesee River in Rochester, Upper Falls combines natural beauty with exceptional affordability.
Upper Falls offers remarkable investment potential while remaining one of New York states most accessible housing markets.
Dutchtown
Positioned in Rochesters northwest quadrant, Dutchtown offers remarkable affordability in Monroe County.
The neighborhood exemplifies Rochesters recovery trend while maintaining extraordinarily accessible price points.
Broadway-Fillmore offers extraordinary value while showing promising signs of revitalization.
Emerson
Nestled in Buffalos east side, Emerson claims the title of New York states most affordable neighborhood.
