Updated 2026 · Based on median market data for Ogdensburg, NY
Ogdensburg sits in the Northeast with a population of 50,000 declining at 0% annually. The median home costs $135,000 while rents average $1,050/mo, producing an estimated cap rate of 6.24%. This puts Ogdensburg in the upper tier of investable US markets.
Ogdensburg is ideal for cash flow investors, BRRRR practitioners, and anyone building a portfolio of affordable, income-producing rentals. The low price point ($135,000) means you can get started with a $27,000 down payment, and the 6.24% cap rate should produce positive cash flow even with conservative financing.
Target properties priced 15-25% below the $135,000 median — around $108,000 or less. At this price point with $1,050/mo rents, your cap rate improves to roughly 8.4%. Factor in 1.71% property taxes ($2,309/yr), budget 5% of gross rent for maintenance, and underwrite to a 6.3% vacancy rate. On a 20% down conventional loan at 7%, monthly PITI will run approximately $1,011.
Property taxes at 1.71% are notably high — this is a significant drag on NOI that some investors underestimate. Every deal should be evaluated individually using our calculator tools. Median data provides a starting point; actual returns depend on the specific property, financing, and your management approach.
Run the numbers on a specific Ogdensburg property using our cap rate calculator (pre-filled with Ogdensburg data). Compare Ogdensburg against similar markets in the Northeast region. If you're considering a value-add approach, try our BRRRR calculator to model a rehab scenario.
Ogdensburg vs New York state average and national average across key investment metrics. Ogdensburg outperforms both benchmarks on cap rate.