Real Estate Investing in Burlington, Massachusetts

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 26,068 • Middlesex County

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Should you buy in Burlington, MA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (61/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

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  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.9% 5yr CAGR

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Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $890,723
Avg Monthly Rent $3,374
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Investing in Burlington Real Estate

Across Burlington's 1 ZIPs, the picture is tepid: $891K median values, $3,374/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

clearly Burlington's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects muted investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

The $3,374/mo / $891K relationship in Burlington looks tepid once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. appears to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Burlington a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Green Ocean Property Management offers investment property management and condo association management services in Boston and surrounding areas like Allston, Brighton, Cambridge, and Quincy. summary from their website

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McDonough Property Management offers full-service property management and HOA management in the Greater Boston Area, covering maintenance, inspections, legal compliance, and communication. summary from their website

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New England Property Management & Maintenance offers property management for multi/single-family homes, apartments, rental properties, and condo associations in Brookline, MA and Cambridge, MA. summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$890,723
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,374
1% Rule
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ZIP Codes in Burlington, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burlington, MA

What do landlords charge for rent in Burlington, MA?

Investors in Burlington, MA typically see rents near $3,374/mo per month against $891K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

Are renters plentiful in Burlington, MA?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Burlington, MA. The rental market absorbs $3,374/mo rents without meaningful friction.

Are homes affordable in Burlington, MA?

Expect median prices around $891K in Burlington, MA. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been even-keeled.

Are landlord laws favorable in Burlington, MA?

For rental operators, Burlington, MA rates as tenant-protective. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

How should investors approach Burlington, MA?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy Burlington, MA best. The market produces consistent results for that approach at the $891K price point.

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